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Texas Has Seen Nearly 9,000 COVID-19 Deaths Since February. All But 43 Were Unvaccinated People

COLLEEN DEGUZMAN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on July 22, 2021 · Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.

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Study: Texas Infant Mortality Rates Vary Dramatically By ZIP Code

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 18, 2018 · A doctor behind the study explains just how much variation there is from area to area and what's behind the numbers.

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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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COVID vaccine for young kids, Make Music Day in Houston, and the co-creator of ‘Deadpool’ (June 21, 2022)

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Posted on June 21, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: A pediatrician discusses the approval of the COVID vaccine for children as young as 6 months. We celebrate Make Music Day in Houston with some live performances. And we talk with Fabian Nicieza, the co-creator of the Marvel character Deadpool.

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An increase in COVID levels, and Houston pet peeves (June 6, 2022)

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Posted on June 6, 2022 · On Monday's show: Will a rise in COVID levels in Houston lead to an increase in hospitalizations in the coming weeks? Plus, Houstonians vent about their pet peeves. And we get an update on sports.

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