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Nurse at a table with vaccinations

Travis County health officials share COVID-19, flu and RSV data, prevention tips

By Brittany Anderson

Dr. Desmar Walkes, medical director and health authority for Austin-Travis County, shared her expertise on the three viruses ahead of flu season and amid a new COVID-19 strain.

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