Getting ALL the vaccines!
43 percent of eligible Texans have had at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Some older adults may also be due for their pneumonia vaccine, a shingles vaccine, and what about the flu vaccine too? Is it safe to get them all? Dr. Anna Maria Macaluso Davidson with Memorial Hermann helps answer your concerns.
43 percent of eligible Texans have had at least one dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Some older adults may also be due for their pneumonia vaccine, a shingles vaccine, and what about the flu vaccine too? Is it safe to get them all? Dr. Anna Maria Macaluso Davidson with Memorial Hermann helps answer your concerns.
European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15
The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.
The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowers COVID-19 threat level
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the COVID-19 threat indicator from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: Yellow, the system’s second-lowest threat level.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the COVID-19 threat indicator from Level 2: Orange to Level 3: Yellow, the system’s second-lowest threat level.
Don't Fry Day: Doctors encourage sun safety
This Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer, and a doctor urges you to protect your skin, not only in the summer but all year long.
This Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer, and a doctor urges you to protect your skin, not only in the summer but all year long.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Harris County Health Department says to expect more mosquitoes in the next 5-7 days
With the steady rainfall the Houston area has received over the past several weeks, experts are saying it is a guarantee we will see an increase in mosquitos in the next five to seven days.
With the steady rainfall the Houston area has received over the past several weeks, experts are saying it is a guarantee we will see an increase in mosquitos in the next five to seven days.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
Local experts talk about invasive termite species to watch out for following recent rains
“When the temperature is right and there's moisture, termites are going to swarm,” said Ben Johnson with ABC Home and Commercial.
“When the temperature is right and there's moisture, termites are going to swarm,” said Ben Johnson with ABC Home and Commercial.
Impact of racial violence, police brutality on mental health in communities of color
The murder of George Floyd and violent deaths of other Black Americans not only sparked cries for justice, but also calls for help to deal with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Particularly, among the Black community.
The murder of George Floyd and violent deaths of other Black Americans not only sparked cries for justice, but also calls for help to deal with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Particularly, among the Black community.
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State-of-the-art light therapy to treat dry eyes
Dry eyes can be a painful and frustrating condition to deal with. It can even make it difficult to see, but a new procedure is bringing relief to patients in just a few minutes.
Dry eyes can be a painful and frustrating condition to deal with. It can even make it difficult to see, but a new procedure is bringing relief to patients in just a few minutes.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.
Divorce Court Judge orders COVID-19 vaccine for Liberty Co. man to see his children
A Liberty County man says his rights were violated when a divorce court judge ordered him to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to see his kids.
A Liberty County man says his rights were violated when a divorce court judge ordered him to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to see his kids.
Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths and understanding HIPAA
There's been a lot of confusion surrounding vaccines so to help clear things up UT Health Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has complied a list of 7 myths that may keep people hesitant. She lays them all out on her website, and we took a look at just a few. Dr. Jetelina also talks about the latest social media craze over HIPAA violations pertaining to your vaccination status. Many are under the impression that your employer or a business asking you about your vaccine status is not legal, simply put, it is.
There's been a lot of confusion surrounding vaccines so to help clear things up UT Health Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has complied a list of 7 myths that may keep people hesitant. She lays them all out on her website, and we took a look at just a few. Dr. Jetelina also talks about the latest social media craze over HIPAA violations pertaining to your vaccination status. Many are under the impression that your employer or a business asking you about your vaccine status is not legal, simply put, it is.