Former FDA doctor answers top viewer questions about Pfizer approval
We've received no shortage of questions about America's first fully approved COVID-19 vaccine as Pfizer moves past emergency use authorization to the full FDA approval. Doctor John White, Chief Medical Officer for Web MD, answers some of your top questions.
We've received no shortage of questions about America's first fully approved COVID-19 vaccine as Pfizer moves past emergency use authorization to the full FDA approval. Doctor John White, Chief Medical Officer for Web MD, answers some of your top questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.