Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
The mother tells us she initially was reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine but got it after her son encouraged her. And after watching a report about a local mother whose dying wish was for her children to get the vaccine, says how it could have been her.
The mother tells us she initially was reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine but got it after her son encouraged her. And after watching a report about a local mother whose dying wish was for her children to get the vaccine, says how it could have been her.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Houston man paralyzed after he says he tested positive for West Nile Virus
A Houston man is getting treatment at a local hospital after he says he tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
A Houston man is getting treatment at a local hospital after he says he tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
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."
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
Convalescent plasma for COVID-19: Study says treatment of no benefit to most
The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.
The final results of a clinical trial show convalescent plasma did not prevent disease progression in a high-risk group of outpatients with COVID-19, the NIH announced Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 hospitalizations of people under 50 reach highest levels to date, CDC data shows
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
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.
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.
Florida firefighter and paramedic survives alligator bite
One year ago today, a firefighter and paramedic in Florida thought he was going to lose his arm after surviving a gator bite, but a surgeon from Orlando Health gave him a second chance to not only work again, but truly enjoy raising his little girls.
One year ago today, a firefighter and paramedic in Florida thought he was going to lose his arm after surviving a gator bite, but a surgeon from Orlando Health gave him a second chance to not only work again, but truly enjoy raising his little girls.
EPA bans use of pesticide chlorpyrifos linked to health problems in kids
The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.
The EPA has banned the use on food crops of chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide that environmentalists say poses risks to children and farmworkers.
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.
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.
A long line of cars wrapped around NRG Stadium’s parking lot Thursday for COVID-19 vaccines.
Harris County vaccine incentive drawing crowds
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more as the $100 vaccine incentive in Harris County has those unvaccinated looking to get vaccinated.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more as the $100 vaccine incentive in Harris County has those unvaccinated looking to get vaccinated.
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.
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.
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
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.
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.
Understanding mental health for professional athletes
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.