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.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Shortage of nurses in Texas
There's a shortage of nurses across the country, especially in Texas. So why is this happening? Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Nurses Association Cindy Zolnierek joins us Friday morning to give us more clarity.
There's a shortage of nurses across the country, especially in Texas. So why is this happening? Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Nurses Association Cindy Zolnierek joins us Friday morning to give us more clarity.
Can businesses ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status?
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
Some people have claimed that they cannot be asked about their COVID-19 vaccination status due to HIPAA.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
Texas governor signs Fetal Heartbeat-Abortion Ban
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that effectively bans all abortions in our state. So what are the chances it will be successfully challenged? Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law joins us live to tell us more.
Health Task Force lowers age for colon cancer screenings to 45
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Americans are being urged to get colon cancer screenings earlier than they may expect. Our Melissa Wilson speaks to Dr. George Chang, Chair of Colon and Rectal Surgery at M D. Anderson Cancer Center to learn more.
Erasing the stigma that comes with being HIV positive
After Broadway and Television star Billy Porter announced he has HIV, Porter says he's healthier than he has ever been and wants to help erase the stigma that comes with being HIV positive. Continuing that conversation with our Melissa Wilson is Austin Davis Ruiz, communication and marketing manager with the Montrose Center.
After Broadway and Television star Billy Porter announced he has HIV, Porter says he's healthier than he has ever been and wants to help erase the stigma that comes with being HIV positive. Continuing that conversation with our Melissa Wilson is Austin Davis Ruiz, communication and marketing manager with the Montrose Center.
Coping techniques for those heading back to work
The American Psychological Association took a poll and found out that half of Americans are uneasy about returning to in-person interactions.
The American Psychological Association took a poll and found out that half of Americans are uneasy about returning to in-person interactions.
Weight loss companies seeing increase in business during pandemic
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.
'Pose' star Billy Porter reveals HIV diagnosis
Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.
Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Hospital leaders react to lowering of Harris County COVID-19 threat level
FOX 26 reached out to local hospitals, both large and small, to compare how COVID-19 hospitalization look now compared to the peaks last summer and during the winter holidays.
FOX 26 reached out to local hospitals, both large and small, to compare how COVID-19 hospitalization look now compared to the peaks last summer and during the winter holidays.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.