Coronavirus
New COVID-19 booster shots available next week in Houston area
Posted on · The updated shots have a single target, an omicron descendant named XBB.1.5.
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Coronavirus
Harris County awaits more doses of new COVID-19 booster shots
Posted on · 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.
Coronavirus
FDA authorizes first revamp of COVID vaccines to target omicron
Posted on · The new shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants that most people are catching now.
Health & Science
New COVID vaccine option being administered through Harris County
Posted on · The Novavax vaccine is now the fourth vaccine available in the on-going fight against Covid-19.
Health & Science
Moderna asks FDA to authorize first COVID-19 vaccine for very young children
Posted on · The company says a low-dose version of its vaccine triggers an immune response in children ages 6 months to less than 6 years equivalent to what has protected older children and adults.
Town Square
‘For Christmas, give the gift of getting a booster vaccine…’ say health experts
Posted on · Experts address perceived concerns surrounding J&J, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines, and how to gather safely this time of year amid the Omicron surge.
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How to Deal with Seasonal Depression During the Holidays
Posted on · Experts discuss mental health, self-care and overall wellness, as many struggle with depression and anxiety – especially during the holidays and winter months.
Health & Science
The FDA authorizes COVID booster shots for all U.S. adults
Posted on · 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.
Health & Science
The FDA authorizes Moderna and J&J COVID vaccine boosters
Posted on · The Food and Drug Administration also gave an OK to boosters that differ from the vaccine originally used to immunize people against COVID-19. A mix-and-match approach could ease the booster rollout.
Health & Science
Nearly 2 Million People In Texas Are Overdue For A 2nd Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · More than 11% of those who received their first dose haven’t gotten a second shot, and more than 1 million people are more than 90 days overdue.
Health & Science
Galveston’s UTMB Performs Crucial Testing For Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine
Posted on · The lab has access to a high-security facility that Pfizer needed to prove its COVID-19 vaccine was working. Now the scientists there are testing the vaccine's effectiveness against viral variants.
Health & Science
COVID Booster Shots Are Coming. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · 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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Harris County Will Pay You $100 To Get Your First Dose Of The COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · The incentive will give $100 to all residents who are eligible to receive their first dose of the vaccine by Harris County Public Health through Aug. 31.
Health & Science
Nearly All COVID Deaths In U.S. Are Now Among Unvaccinated
Posted on · New data suggests that fewer than 1% of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 in May were in people who were fully vaccinated.
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Harris County To Begin Vacinating Kids 12 And Older On Thursday After CDC Guidance
Posted on · According to Harris County Public Health, children 12-15 can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at NRG Park.