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Tag: booster shot

Coronavirus

Harris County awaits more doses of new COVID-19 booster shots

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 15, 2022 · The new boosters target the BA.4 and BA.5 variants of COVID-19 and signups are now open for the public to get the updated shots.

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Health & Science

COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron variant now available in Houston

Ariel Worthy

Posted on September 6, 2022 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines last week. The shots should better protect people from the most recent COVID-19 variants. 

Tags booster shot covid boosters covid vaccine COVID-19 Dr. Catherine Troisi omicron variant UTHealth

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The FDA authorizes COVID booster shots for all U.S. adults

Scott Neuman, NPR

Posted on November 19, 2021 · The FDA on Friday granted emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna booster shots. The boosters have already been available for people 65 and older and to high-risk adults.

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All vaccinated adults could soon be eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

Jane Greenhalgh, NPR

Posted on November 17, 2021 · The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce later this week that it is authorizing boosters for people 18 or older, even if they aren't at risk for severe disease.

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Health & Science

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

Scott Hensley, NPR

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.

Tags booster shot COVID-19 food and drug administration Pfizer vaccine

Health & Science

COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here’s What You Need To Know

Pien Huang, NPR / Sydney Lupkin, NPR / Carmel Wroth, NPR

Posted on August 19, 2021 · If all goes to plan, Americans who got Pfizer or Moderna shots can get a third dose eight months after their last jab. Here's why health officials think you'll need one.

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Ways to reduce mosquito activity around your home

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on April 19, 2023 · Harris County Public Health officials predict 2023 will see an uptick of mosquito populations.

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Harris County

More federal funding headed to Harris County for aiding vulnerable communities

Rebecca Noel

Posted on March 16, 2023 · A total of 700 residents are projected to participate in ACCESS Harris County this year.

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Harris County seeks to raise over $1 billion in bond funding for infrastructure, parks, and public safety

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 3, 2022 · Tight election contests for control of Commissioners Court, particularly the Harris County Judgeship, will determine how much of the money goes to which precincts.

Tags 2022 elections bond election Commissioner Jack Cagle Harris County Judge Hidalgo infrastructure funding

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Harris County, Houston leaders ask Justice Department to send monitors for midterm election

Mark Norris

Posted on October 20, 2022 · The Texas Secretary of State sent a letter this week to the county stating it would send a team of inspectors and election security trainers for November's election.

Tags County Attorney Christian Menefee Harris County Judge Hidalgo Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

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