FDA's full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine still won't change some people's mind to get the shot
In areas like Montgomery County, the vaccination rate for those eligible remains at 51%, while the positivity rate for those tested, stands at 22%.
Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
Dan Patrick blames Dems for low vaccinations among Black residents, but more white Texans are unvaccinated
In Texas, the vaccination rate among Black people is low compared to other racial and ethnic groups, but in terms of raw numbers, the biggest group of the unvaccinated is white people.
Fort Bend Co. officials celebrating a victory after judge grants injunction, upholding mask mandate
As the battle between local counties and the state of Texas regarding mask mandates wages on, officials in Fort Bend Co. are celebrating a victory.
US support for vaccine mandates grows as COVID-19 anxiety rises, poll finds
A recent poll finds that most American adults want vaccination mandates for those attending movies, sports, concerts and other crowded events; those traveling by airplane; and workers in hospitals, restaurants, stores and government offices.
COVID-19 booster and Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Here’s what to know
Will Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients need a booster shot too? U.S. officials say it's likely at some point.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccine triples in Harris County after $100 incentive announcement
A long line of cars wrapped around NRG Stadium’s parking lot Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines.
Parents livid after learning Klein ISD teacher gave questionnaire asking students if they've been vaccinated
A Klein ISD teacher appears to have violated the district's policy by handing out a survey asking students if they were vaccinated against COVID-19.
Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
Biden administration will now require all nursing home staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19
During a White House address, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will now require all nursing home workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those that don’t comply, could lose out on federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Houston expert explains role of personal conversation, why officials cannot break vaccine hesitancy alone
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
