Memorial Hermann hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
As more Americans prepare to roll up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 vaccines, so may children ages 12 to 15.
Rising costs bring inflation concerns, as the nation struggles to rebuild the economy
For some, the price spike is reminiscent of the double-digit inflation in the 1970s, leaving concerns that we're heading that way again.
For some, the price spike is reminiscent of the double-digit inflation in the 1970s, leaving concerns that we're heading that way again.
Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated
Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public health hazard to themselves and to other unvaccinated people with whom they come into contact.
Polling suggests that along with an increasing number of vaccinated people without masks, there will be many others who are unmasked but unvaccinated — posing a public health hazard to themselves and to other unvaccinated people with whom they come into contact.
Pediatric infectious disease doctor answers your questions LIVE about the COVID-19 vaccine for children
The Pfizer vaccine has been cleared to use for children between the ages of 12 to 15-years-old and we know parents have concerns, so here to answer your questions LIVE on the air was Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease doctor with UT Health and UT Physicians.
The Pfizer vaccine has been cleared to use for children between the ages of 12 to 15-years-old and we know parents have concerns, so here to answer your questions LIVE on the air was Dr. Michael Chang, a pediatric infectious disease doctor with UT Health and UT Physicians.
Local expert breaks down how inflation is helping the economy recover from the pandemic
Inflation concerns are definitely picking up as the economy begins to recover from the pandemic. Local financial professional Richard Becker of Texas Retirement Planners is here with tips to help you better understand what's going on with inflation.
Inflation concerns are definitely picking up as the economy begins to recover from the pandemic. Local financial professional Richard Becker of Texas Retirement Planners is here with tips to help you better understand what's going on with inflation.
CDC says those fully vaccinated no longer need to wear masks, social distance
The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance.
The CDC says fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or socially distance.
Now that the CDC says you can go fully vaccinated, will you?
Despite new guidance by the CDC to forego masks if you're fully vaccinated, reports say some people don't want to let them go. Fox 26 Houston's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Asim Shaw professor and executive vice chair in the Meninges Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine to find out more.
Despite new guidance by the CDC to forego masks if you're fully vaccinated, reports say some people don't want to let them go. Fox 26 Houston's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Asim Shaw professor and executive vice chair in the Meninges Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine to find out more.
Children ages 12 to 15-years-old in Houston receive COVID-19 vaccines
For the first time, children ages 12 to 15 years in Houston are now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. And as of early Thursday afternoon. Fox 26 Reporter Maria Salazar, caught up with Houston Methodist to learn more about the patients it had in that age group.
For the first time, children ages 12 to 15 years in Houston are now able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. And as of early Thursday afternoon. Fox 26 Reporter Maria Salazar, caught up with Houston Methodist to learn more about the patients it had in that age group.
‘Great day for America’: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely ditch masks
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
The new guidance will still call for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters, but could ease restrictions for reopening workplaces and schools.
Montgomery County offering second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.
With the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) saying fully vaccinated residents need no longer wear masks, Montgomery County announced Thursday it would like to encourage more residents to get their shots.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Researchers believe gum disease could be causing severe symptoms of COVID-19
Could brushing and flossing help protect you better from COVID-19?Researchers are now narrowing in on why the virus affects people so differently.
Could brushing and flossing help protect you better from COVID-19?Researchers are now narrowing in on why the virus affects people so differently.
Researchers believe gum disease could be causing severe symptoms of COVID-19
Researchers are now narrowing-in on why the virus affects people so differently. They believe your mouth could play a significant role in how sick you get from the virus.
Researchers are now narrowing-in on why the virus affects people so differently. They believe your mouth could play a significant role in how sick you get from the virus.
Harris County Public Health to offer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12-15 starting Thursday
Harris County Public Health has announced children ages 12-15 can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting on Thursday.
Harris County Public Health has announced children ages 12-15 can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting on Thursday.
AAMA's Early Childhood Center helps parents get back to work with low-cost or free childcare
The program was closed for more than a year due to the pandemic.
The program was closed for more than a year due to the pandemic.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
US COVID-19 deaths hit lowest level in 10 months
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months — with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days.
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have tumbled to an average of around 600 per day — the lowest level in 10 months — with the number of lives lost dropping to single digits in well over half the states and hitting zero on some days.
When and where can children ages 12 to 15 get Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?
FOX 26 reached out to the largest vaccine providers in greater Houston to find out where parents can take children ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
FOX 26 reached out to the largest vaccine providers in greater Houston to find out where parents can take children ages 12 to 15 to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Preparing to vaccinate children against COVID-19
Kids as young as 12 could get the OK to get the Pfizer vaccine from a CDC panel today. The head of the CDC could then sign off a few hours after that. Still, some parents say they're on the fence or flat out against getting their child vaccinated. Dr. Flor Munoz, infectious disease specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, addresses some of those concerns.
Kids as young as 12 could get the OK to get the Pfizer vaccine from a CDC panel today. The head of the CDC could then sign off a few hours after that. Still, some parents say they're on the fence or flat out against getting their child vaccinated. Dr. Flor Munoz, infectious disease specialist at Texas Children's Hospital, addresses some of those concerns.
Katy family reunited after more than a year on Mother's Day
Mother's Day included a special reunion in Katy for a family who lives only a few miles from their mom but hasn't been able to see her in person during the pandemic.
Mother's Day included a special reunion in Katy for a family who lives only a few miles from their mom but hasn't been able to see her in person during the pandemic.