Health & Science
Harris County has its first monkeypox case in a child, under 2 years old
Posted on · The child is asymptomatic as of now and does not attend a school or daycare.
Tag: Monkeypox
Health & Science
New CDC COVID-19 recommendations reflect herd immunity, Houston health expert says
Posted on · The CDC's recommendations no longer requires quarantining if exposed to the virus, or screenings for symptoms.
Education
Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says
Posted on · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.
Health & Science
Houston monkeypox cases rise to nearly 200, officials say
Posted on · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.
Health & Science
Houston receives over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines
Posted on · Houston received over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines, but demand still remains high.
Health & Science
Harris County monkeypox cases have risen to 125
Posted on · The county only has about 250 vaccines left, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Town Square
Is there still time to contain the monkeypox virus outbreak?
Posted on · With much still to understand about the monekypox virus, an infectious disease expert addresses concerns about vaccines and how the virus is spread.
Health & Science
Houston region to receive more monkeypox vaccine doses as case numbers climb
Posted on · More than 16,000 additional doses are being sent by the CDC, but the Houston Health Department says it could be several days before the first of three shipments arrives.
Health & Science
Houston hits pause on monkeypox vaccinations amid shortage
Posted on · Monkeypox vaccine has not been widely available nationwide, and widespread vaccination is not recommended at this time.
Town Square
Monkeypox is ‘not an LGBTQ disease, it just happened to hit this community first’, says Houston resident
Posted on · Today, we discuss the latest on the monkeypox virus outbreak, symptoms, and prevention. Is it too late to stop the spread? Plus, two people infected with the virus share their personal stories.
Health & Science
Houston man battling monkeypox looks forward to return to normalcy
Posted on · Local officials requesting more vaccine from federal government as virus begins to slowly spread in Houston area.
Health & Science
Monkeypox cases rise to 57 as local leaders plead for more vaccines
Posted on · The city received more than 5,000 vaccines, and 1,500 of those were given to Harris County Public Health.
Houston Matters
Monkeypox in Houston: Here’s what you should know
Posted on · In the Houston area, more that two dozen cases have shown up in Harris County, and on Wednesday Galveston County reported its first probable case.
Town Square
What parents need to know about COVID and monkeypox vaccines as they prepare to send their kids back to school
Posted on · Today, in our 'Ask the Doctor' episode, medical and infectious disease experts provide answers on everything from new variants to who should get booster shots and when. Plus, how will COVID and monkeypox vaccines affect back-to-school check-ups for children?