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Harris County awaits more doses of new COVID-19 booster shots

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 15, 2022 · 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.

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FDA authorizes first revamp of COVID vaccines to target omicron

Scott Hensley, NPR / Rob Stein, NPR

Posted on August 31, 2022 · 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.

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Health & Science

COVID-19 vaccine for young kids could be ready this month

Peter Granitz, NPR / Rob Stein, NPR

Posted on February 1, 2022 · Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to file for emergency use authorization with the Food and Drug Administration as early as Tuesday.

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FDA advisory panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11

Joe Neel, NPR

Posted on October 26, 2021 · After some debate, a group of scientists advising the FDA concluded that the vaccine's benefits outweigh its risks for young children.

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Will FDA Approval Of The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID Vaccine Be A Gamer Changer?

Catherine Lu

Posted on August 23, 2021 · Medical experts field listeners' questions about today's FDA approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, as well as back-to-school COVID safety.

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New COVID-19 booster shots available next week in Houston area

Ariel Worthy

Posted on September 15, 2023 · The updated shots have a single target, an omicron descendant named XBB.1.5. 

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Health & Science

What is Cyclospora? Harris, Fort Bend County officials warn residents after increase in cases

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on July 10, 2023 · It can’t be transmitted through person-to-person contact and its effects are like a stomach bug. 

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Health & Science

Ways to reduce mosquito activity around your home

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on April 19, 2023 · Harris County Public Health officials predict 2023 will see an uptick of mosquito populations.

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Harris County

More federal funding headed to Harris County for aiding vulnerable communities

Rebecca Noel

Posted on March 16, 2023 · A total of 700 residents are projected to participate in ACCESS Harris County this year.

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