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Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine produces a strong immune response in kids under 5

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on May 23, 2022 · Pfizer plans to submit the new data to the Food and Drug Administration this week, bringing families with young children one step closer to a long-awaited vaccine.

Tags BioNTech Coronavirus COVID-19 pediatric Pfizer vaccine

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CDC recommends vaccines for children ages 5-11

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on November 4, 2021 · News of the vaccine arrives on the heels of a dark milestone. As of today, the US has surpassed 750,000 COVID deaths.

Tags ages 5-11 children Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital COVID Dr. Michael Chang kids pediatric Pediatric infectious diseases pediatrician UTHealth vaccine

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Nearly 3 million Texas kids are now eligible for Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine

Sascha Cordner, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on November 3, 2021 · Providers across the state started administering shots to children 5 through 11 one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended it for the age group.

Tags cdc COVID-19 fda pediatric vaccine

Health & Science

Texas health officials say they’re ready for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines

Haya Panjwani, KERA

Posted on October 25, 2021 · The Texas Department of State Health Services provided details on how they plan to roll out pediatric COVID-19 vaccines.

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Houston Health Department Confirms Season’s First Pediatric Flu-Associated Death

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 21, 2018 · Houston Health Department confirms the season’s first pediatric flu-associated death within the city

Tags death flu health houston pediatric

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Houston Researchers Launch Center To Improve Treatment Of Children In ERs And Ambulances

Carrie Feibel

Posted on July 25, 2016 · Two Houston medical institutions will co-host a new, federally-funded center to help improve the treatment of children during medical emergencies.

Tags baylor emergency ER pediatric Texas Children's

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New COVID guidelines, and addressing the crisis in the teaching profession (Aug. 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 15, 2022 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the CDC's new COVID guidelines, we discuss ways to address the crisis in the teaching profession, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and we consider the impact of putting kids under the spotlight of events like the Little League World Series.

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With new guidance, CDC ends test-to-stay for schools and relaxes COVID rules

WILL STONE, NPR / Pien Huang, NPR

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looks to minimize COVID-19's disruption of daily life while conceding that the pandemic isn't over.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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New COVID vaccine option being administered through Harris County

Celeste Schurman

Posted on August 8, 2022 · The Novavax vaccine is now the fourth vaccine available in the on-going fight against Covid-19.

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