As students in Abilene return to school, the risk of flu and other viruses increases. This is a common concern during the back-to-school season. Prevention methods are available to help mitigate the spread of illness.

Details on how to prevent the flu and common colds can be found through local news sources. For more information on back-to-school health and preventing the flu, readers can consult KTXS, Abilene's ABC 12 news.