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Posted on June 22, 2022 · The median sales price of a home is now $285,000 in Harris County and $315,000 in Houston.

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Houston begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5

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Posted on June 22, 2022 · The doses have been tailored for young children, at one-quarter of the adult dose for Moderna and one-tenth the adult dose for Pfizer.

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FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID

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Posted on December 22, 2021 · In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's Paxlovid as the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home.

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The FDA authorizes Moderna and J&J COVID vaccine boosters

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Posted on October 20, 2021 · The Food and Drug Administration also gave an OK to boosters that differ from the vaccine originally used to immunize people against COVID-19. A mix-and-match approach could ease the booster rollout.

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The FDA OKs Pfizer-BioNTech Booster For People 65+ And At High Risk For Severe COVID

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Posted on September 22, 2021 · A third shot of the vaccine can be given at least six months after the two-dose regimen, according to the authorization. A booster rollout could begin this week.

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Experts Advise FDA To Authorize Pfizer COVID Booster For People 65 And Older

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Posted on September 17, 2021 · Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted against approval of a booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years and older. They later supported boosters for older people.

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Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID Vaccine Gets Full Approval From The FDA

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Posted on August 23, 2021 · The approval replaces the emergency use authorizations granted last December and could make it easier for employers, the military and universities to mandate vaccination.

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Panel Recommends FDA Authorize Johnson & Johnson Vaccine For Emergency Use

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Posted on February 26, 2021 · The Food and Drug Administration typically follows the advice of its expert advisers. A quick agency decision on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected given the state of the pandemic.

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FDA Panel Recommends COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use

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Posted on December 10, 2020 · In a 17-4 vote, an expert committee concluded that the scientific evidence supports the authorization of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech for emergency use during the pandemic.

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FDA Analysis Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Finds It Effective And Safe

Scott Hensley, NPR

Posted on December 8, 2020 · The Food and Drug Administration finds "no specific safety concerns" that would stand in the way of authorization of the vaccine for emergency use. Effectiveness is 95% after two doses.

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