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Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia- part 2
Posted on · Also, a new COVID pill could cut the risk of death and hospitalization by half.
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The Hobby Center Enacts New COVID Safety Protocols And How History May Be On Vaccine Mandate’s Side
Posted on · The director of biosafety for research-related infectious pathogens at UTMB Health in Galveston recounts how George Washington led the first mass military inoculation in history against smallpox.
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How President Biden’s Six Point COVID Plan Can Impact The Nation’s Health And Economy
Posted on · Experts look at how President Biden's new plan can change the way businesses approach COVID, including requiring their employees to vaccinate.
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Director of the Sealy Institute for Vaccine Sciences Dispels Vaccine Myths And Misunderstandings
Posted on · We take a look into variants, boosters, and why the mRNA vaccine became the way to combat COVID.
COVID-19 In Greater Houston
Houston COVID Numbers Are Flattening, Doctors Say. But The ‘Plateau’ Is Higher Than Ever
Posted on · Doctors in Harris County say Houston is hitting a plateau of cases and hospitalizations -- but the numbers are still at a pandemic peak, worrying hospital leaders.
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Texas Averaging 16,000 COVID Cases A Day
Posted on · Experts look behind the headlines behind small towns and big vaccine developments as the pandemic surges on.
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‘They Must Have A Mask On,’ Says HISD Superintendent For All In School Attendees
Posted on · Houston joins Austin and Dallas school districts in defying the Governor’s order citing public health and safety. Harris County continues its sixth day of county's COVID threat level at 'severe.'
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How Do We Protect The Mental Health And Safety Of Children Going Back To School During A COVID Surge?
Posted on · How are local schools preparing for the school year? What’s going on with several Texas school districts, including HISD, defying the Governor’s ban on mask mandates? And what does the medical community recommend?
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COVID 411 With Dr. Richina Bicette And Dr. Joseph Varone
Posted on · Medical experts answer listeners’ COVID questions, and we take a closer look at what’s happening at one local hospital from a doctor who's been on the cutting edge of COVID treatments since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Harris County Deals With ‘Severe’ COVID Threat Level As Experts Weigh In On New Variants
Posted on · The dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston shares his concerns for new variants as he urges people to get vaccinated stating that the virus can "merge" and "exploit unvaccinated populations".
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Understanding COVID-19 And Vaccines As Delta Variants Rate Rise
Posted on · Medical experts are here to discuss more of the latest COVID issues as we cope with the fourth wave and the Delta variant.
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The Fourth Wave – Where Are We With COVID Vaccinations And What Could Happen Next?
Posted on · Medical experts discuss more of the latest COVID issues and local concerns, and we provide a forum for your COVID questions.
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COVID ‘Is Really That Contagious,’ Says Admiral Brett Giroir Regarding Delta Variant
Posted on · The former Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services warns those who have not been vaccinated, "Are going to get the Delta variant." Those who had COVID before do not have a guarantee of protection against the virus.
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‘COVID 2021 Is Not COVID 2019. It’s Far More Transmissible,’ Says President Of ACCESS Health International
Posted on · The Delta variant makes up an estimated 83 percent of U.S. cases, C.D.C. director says as they update mask guidelines for those fully vaccinated.
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What You Need To Know About The Latest COVID Threats – And How To Stay Safe
Posted on · What should you know about the spread of the Delta variant? Long COVID? And breakthrough infections? And how do you keep yourself safe amidst the rise in infection rates?