Tag: h1n1

Posted on January 18, 2010 · Parents are used to vaccinating children for childhood diseases — but what about when it's time to go to college? Texas law now requires a vaccination for college students living in on-campus housing. Laurie Johnson reports.

Posted on December 11, 2009 · The Houston Department of Health and Human Services this week launched a new website to keep people up to date on the latest information on the flu — both the seasonal and H1N1 varieties. As David Pitman reports, the site is tailored to meet the specific needs of the local community.

Posted on November 19, 2009 · The City of Houston Health Department is teaming up with Houston ISD and Alief ISD to offer free Swine Flu vaccinations this Saturday. Rod Rice reports the city is providing the vaccine and the necessary training.

Posted on November 6, 2009 · Four thousand Swine Flu vaccinations will be given away for free tomorrow. Laurie Johnson has more on the Houston area clinics.

Posted on November 4, 2009 · Almost a week after Harris County reported it had run out of the swine flu vaccine, city of Houston clinics are running low on the injectable shots. While the supply is dwindling, another shipment is expected to arrive before the end of the week. Pat Hernandez has more.

Posted on October 28, 2009 · Thousands of Houstonians are finding themselves waiting in line to get a flu shot. Until now, a shortage of the H1N1 vaccine meant only children and women who are pregnant have been getting the shot. As Bill Stamps reports the city has more doses available, but getting one still takes time.

Posted on October 26, 2009 · The swine flu outbreak is spreading but the production of the vaccine is not keeping up. That prompts President Barack Obama to declare a national emergency. Meanwhile, two Texas lawmakers came to Houston to hold a Congressional briefing on the H1N1 virus. They discussed the local, state and national response. Pat Hernandez has the story.

Posted on October 6, 2009 · The swine flu vaccine is slowly making its way into area clinics and hospitals. Healthcare workers are among the first to receive the vaccine. But children will soon be able to get it as well — as they are one of the more vulnerable populations. Laurie Johnson reports.

Posted on October 5, 2009 · Swine Flu vaccines are available this week. Most people will have the option of being vaccinated with a shot or with a nasal spray. But how do you know which is best for you? Bill Stamps went to the city health department for answers.

Posted on September 30, 2009 · College-age students are more vulnerable to swine flu than to regular winter flu. That's because they don't always see doctors or get regular vaccinations. Medical clinics at UH and Rice University are doing what they can to raise awareness about prevention of H1N1. Pat Hernandez has the story.

Posted on September 29, 2009 · The H1N1 vaccine will start showing up in medical clinics in just a couple of weeks. But it won't immediately be available for everyone. Laurie Johnson has more.

Posted on September 21, 2009 · With the first shipments of the H1N1 vaccine due to begin arriving here in a couple of weeks, local health officials say they have some early feedback on how young people are responding to it. Jack Williams reports.

Posted on September 9, 2009 · Children are considered to be some of the most vulnerable in the population to contract the H1N1 virus. Because of that — the group children at risk is reaching out to school administrators and child service providers to be on the front lines combating the swine flu. Laurie Johnson has more.