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Tag: vaccine

Health & Science

Moderna asks FDA to authorize first COVID-19 vaccine for very young children

Rob Stein, NPR

Posted on April 28, 2022 · 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.

Tags COVID-19 fda moderna vaccine

Criminal Justice

3 Lina Hidalgo staffers indicted in connection with $11 million Harris County COVID vaccine outreach contract

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on April 11, 2022 · Hidalgo has not been indicted, and has denied any wrongdoing.

Tags Aaron Dunn Alex Triantaphyllis COVID-19 indictment Lina Hidalgo vaccine Wallis Nader

Town Square

The truth behind medical treatments of COVID-19 and its symptoms

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on January 27, 2022 · Are you having a hard time keeping up with best practices for COVID safety and treatments during the omicron variant surge? Experts help by bringing facts and clarity to help clear the air.

Tags booster COVID Dr. Jill Weatherhead Dr. Matthew Dacso vaccine

Town Square

Town Square host shares personal experience of COVID diagnosis

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on January 21, 2022 · Even while vaccinated, boosted, and social distancing, host Ernie Manouse was affected by a breakthrough infection. He talks about his recent illness, and medical experts help us learn more about the toll that COVID takes on the body.

Tags booster COVID Dr. Gregory Poland vaccine

Town Square

‘For Christmas, give the gift of getting a booster vaccine…’ say health experts

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on December 21, 2021 · Experts address perceived concerns surrounding J&J, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines, and how to gather safely this time of year amid the Omicron surge.

Tags boosters Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital COVID-19 diseases Dr. Gregory Poland Dr. Michael Chang Gregory Poland infectious J&J Johnson & Johnson Mayo Clinic medicine memorial hermann Michael Chang moderna omicron Pfizer UTHealth vaccine vaccine research variant

Town Square

How to Deal with Seasonal Depression During the Holidays

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on December 18, 2021 · Experts discuss mental health, self-care and overall wellness, as many struggle with depression and anxiety – especially during the holidays and winter months.

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Health & Science

A new Texas Children’s Hospital vaccine could receive overseas authorization this year, Dr. Peter Hotez says

Matt Harab

Posted on December 8, 2021 · The vaccine would only be used in India at first before researchers look to get approval for other countries with low vaccination rates. They hope that means fewer variants in the future.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine Coronavirus COVID-19 peter hotez pfizer moderna texas childrens hospital vaccine

Health & Science

All vaccinated adults could soon be eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

Jane Greenhalgh, NPR

Posted on November 17, 2021 · The Food and Drug Administration is expected to announce later this week that it is authorizing boosters for people 18 or older, even if they aren't at risk for severe disease.

Tags BioNTech booster shot Coronavirus COVID-19 Pfizer u.s. food and drug administration vaccine

Party Politics

Party Politics: Proposition Edition!

Troy Schulze

Posted on November 5, 2021 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Town Square

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

Health & Science

Houston-area vaccine providers prepare to roll out COVID shots for children ages 5 through 11

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on November 3, 2021 · The news comes one day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the lower-dose shot for younger kids on Tuesday.

Tags cdc COVID-19 memorial hermann texas childrens hospital vaccine

Health & Science

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

CDC recommends Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11

Joe Neel, NPR / Carmel Wroth, NPR / Jane Greenhalgh, NPR

Posted on November 2, 2021 · Kids ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get Pfizer's low-dose COVID vaccine. CDC director Rochelle Walensky agreed with a unanimous decision of a team of advisers that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Tags cdc children COVID-19 vaccine

Health & Science

FDA authorizes use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds

Joe Neel, NPR

Posted on October 29, 2021 · The agency acted after an independent panel of scientists strongly supported the move. Kids could start getting vaccinated within the week.

Tags cdc COVID-19 fda vaccine

The Coronavirus

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.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 fda Pfizer Pfizer BioNTech vaccine u.s. food and drug administration vaccine vaccine approval

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