EU agency to confirm ‘causal link’ between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there is a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is.
FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.
Texas governor issues order to prohibit government-mandated vaccine passports
“Those shots will help slow the spread of COVID-19, reduce hospitalizations and reduce fatalities,” Governor Abbott said. “But, as I have said all along, these vaccines are always voluntary and never forced.”
“Those shots will help slow the spread of COVID-19, reduce hospitalizations and reduce fatalities,” Governor Abbott said. “But, as I have said all along, these vaccines are always voluntary and never forced.”
Houston Methodist launches online self-scheduling tool for COVID-19 vaccine
Houston Methodist has announced they are launching an online self-scheduling tool so residents can get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Houston Methodist has announced they are launching an online self-scheduling tool so residents can get their COVID-19 vaccine.
Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
New study highlights differences in health care access among essential workers
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
A recently released study revealed that not all essential workers are receiving the same amount of health care.
Biden administration takes on vaccine hesitancy with coalition of community, religious, celebrity partners
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The Biden administration formed a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may also protect baby, study shows
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
A new study found pregnant women who got the COVID-19 vaccine before giving birth passed antibodies onto their newborns.
Those fully vaccinated for COVID-19 can travel, masks still encouraged: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday gave the green light to people fully vaccinated to travel safely within the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday gave the green light to people fully vaccinated to travel safely within the United States.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be administered at FEMA-operated NRG Park site
Six thousand doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered per day at the FEMA-operated COVID-19 vaccination site at NRG Park starting next Friday. Here's how to join the waitlist.
Six thousand doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be administered per day at the FEMA-operated COVID-19 vaccination site at NRG Park starting next Friday. Here's how to join the waitlist.
CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
"Stay Home" alert level remains in Harris County while COVID-19 numbers improve
Although Governor Greg Abbott lifted COVD-19 restrictions statewide more than three weeks ago, officials in Harris County continue urging people to stay home.
Although Governor Greg Abbott lifted COVD-19 restrictions statewide more than three weeks ago, officials in Harris County continue urging people to stay home.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gets COVID-19 vaccine, urges providers to reach communities of color
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rolling up her sleeve at a mobile vaccination site at Pitner Pocket Park in Spring Branch.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rolling up her sleeve at a mobile vaccination site at Pitner Pocket Park in Spring Branch.
Hepatitis A outbreak in 26 US states
Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause everything from mild to severe illness.
Hepatitis A is a viral liver disease that can cause everything from mild to severe illness.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.