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How is the Houston Marathon keeping runners and spectators safe from COVID-19?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on January 13, 2022 · Harris County’s COVID-19 infection rate is at a record high, but this weekend's Houston Marathon will still take place. Medical experts discuss safety protocols at the race, plus strategies that we can implement to outrun COVID nationally.

Tags COVID Safety Dr. Julie Morita Dr. Lars Thestrup Dr. Michael Chang Houston Marathon pandemic Paxlovid vaccines

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FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID

Scott Hensley, NPR

Posted on December 22, 2021 · In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's Paxlovid as the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Monkeypox is ‘not an LGBTQ disease, it just happened to hit this community first’, says Houston resident

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on July 26, 2022 · 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.

Tags Dr. James McDeavitt Dr. Susan McClellan Harris County Judge Hidalgo LGBTQ Monkeypox vaccines Wesley Wallace World Health Organization

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Is it possible for America to uphold the Second Amendment, and also have gun laws in place to stop violence? Plus, President Biden tests positive for COVID, increases risk for more severe case

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on July 21, 2022 · The Supreme Court made its voice heard on this topic, but with recent mass shootings, there’s a public outcry for change. Also, with President Biden testing positive for COVID, a medical expert explains why there should be concern for his health due to his age.

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What parents need to know about COVID and monkeypox vaccines as they prepare to send their kids back to school

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on July 19, 2022 · 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?

Tags Baylor College of Medicine COVID booster shots Dr. Catherine Troisi Dr. Peter Hotez Dr. Sandra McKay epidemiology Monkeypox texas children's center for vaccine development UT Health Houston vaccines

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Warning signs and risk factors of elder abuse

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on June 15, 2022 · Today, we are acknowledging World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which seeks to raise awareness of elder neglect and abuse. Also, experts share the resources available to stop it.

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