Health & Science
NRG Park To Allow Choice Between Pfizer Or J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · Harris County also set up a raffle for those who receive a shot at the NRG site through May 16th.
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Health & Science
Harris County Won’t Continue Its Use Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine For Now
Posted on · In a statement to Houston Public Media, Harris County Public Health said they'll continue to use the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for the time being, but did not provide a reason as to why.
Health & Science
Houston, Harris County To Stop Using Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
Posted on · The Johnson & Johnson vaccine made up about 7% of doses administered in Harris County. Many of those went to underserved communities.
Health & Science
Harris County Has Administered More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Posted on · “Harris County has reason to be proud, and hopeful of where we’re headed with our efforts to vaccinate folks,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Health & Science
More Than 20% Of Houston Residents Have COVID-19 Antibodies, Study Says
Posted on · Antibody data confirmed what researchers knew about COVID-19 in adults. They were surprised by what they discovered in children.
Town Square
The Future Of Medical Science May Look Like The ‘Odyssey’
Posted on · In 2009, a Standard professor and his team were the first to interpret a human genome. Now his research is one of the leading ways medicine can combat genetic disorders.
Health & Science
Is It Safe To Eat Food From The Refrigerator After A Power Outage? Here Are Some Tips
Posted on · Whether or not food is safe after an electrical outage can depend on a number of factors.
Harris County
Lawyer For Harris County Doctor Accused Of Stealing COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Says They Would Have Gone To Waste
Posted on · The doctor was accused of giving doses to friends and family, but his lawyer says he "went above and beyond as a public servant" to make sure they didn't go to waste.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Production On 2 Vaccine Candidates Begins At Texas A&M
Posted on · As Texas attempts to ramp up testing, Houston this week will look to set up its vaccine "mega site."
Coronavirus
Texas Announces Sites For Next COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment
Posted on · State health officials said Sunday that 28 hubs will be getting 158,825 doses this week.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: City Temporarily Moving Vaccine Clinic To Minute Maid Park
Posted on · As Texas moves into Phase 1B, people over 65 and those at least 16 with underlying chronic health conditions can begin receiving their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Town Square
How Are Hospitals Dealing With The Post-Thanksgiving COVID Rise? And What’s The Plan For Vaccine Rollout In Houston?
Posted on · We take a closer look at what Houston hospitals are seeing with COVID patients and what’s really happening with the increase in cases. Plus, more on the topic on everyone’s mind – vaccine rollout.
Town Square
COVID Vaccine Rollout Is On The Horizon – What That Means And What The Future Holds
Posted on · The vaccine “landscape” is changing daily. We take a deep dive into what that means, from multiple vaccine development to immunity to deployment in the Houston area.
Town Square
Repeat: More Than 40 Million COVID Cases Globally: Lessons Learned? How To Prepare For Winter Months Ahead?
Posted on · Experts discuss the local, national and global situation of the pandemic, and a Houstonian shares the tragic story of his family’s battle with COVID.
Houston Matters
Dr. Umair Shah Reflects On Time As Harris County Health Authority, Ahead Of New Washington State Role
Posted on · After announcing his departure from Harris County Public Health, Shah joined Houston Matters and recounted his work in the city while giving advice to Houstonians on how to move forward during the pandemic.