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Tag: vaccine

Greg Abbott Fentanyl vaccine

Health & Science

University of Houston fentanyl vaccine research a ‘game changer’, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 2, 2022 · The UH vaccine eliminates "the high" of the drug and the possibility of overdosing.

Tags drug fentanyl Gov. Greg Abbott university of houston vaccine

Health & Science

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.

Tags COVID covid vaccine moderna novavax Pfizer vaccine

Dr. Mary Bowden

Health & Science

Houston doctor suspended for vaccine misinformation files $25 million defamation lawsuit against Methodist Hospital

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 25, 2022 · The lawsuit accuses Methodist Hospital and Methodist CEO Marc Boom of making "false and defamatory" statements about Dr. Mary Bowden, an ear, nose, and throat doctor in River Oaks.

Tags COVID-19 Houston Methodist lawsuit mary bowden vaccine

Health & Science

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

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

Lina Hidalgo

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.

Tags Baylor College of Medicine covid-19 survivor COVID-19 survivors depression Dr. Hana El Sahly holidays infectious diseases J&J vaccine Johnson & Johnson microbiology moderna molecular virology One Lung to Live Pfizer SAD seasonal affective disorder Tashell Williams thrombocytopenia syndrome thrombosis vaccine

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.

Tags abortion BBB bif greg abbott Joe Manchin ken paxton mandate scotus vaccine

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

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Barbers Hill Hair CROWN Act

Civil Rights

Family of Houston-area Black student suspended for his hairstyle is suing Texas officials

Juan A. Lozano, AP

Posted on September 25, 2023 · Darryl George, a 17-year-old student at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, has been serving an in-school suspension since Aug. 31 because school district officials say his dreadlocks violate their dress code. George's family accuses Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton of failing to enforce the CROWN Act, a new state law outlawing racial discrimination based on hairstyles.

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Houston Matters

Will we meet our energy transition goals in time to minimize climate change?

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 19, 2023 · A new report from energy research firm Wood Mackenzie says we're running a little behind.

Tags climate change Ed Hirs energy energy transition Joe Powell university of houston Wood Mackenzie

Plastic Bottles

Energy & Environment

University of Houston receives $4 million grant to start upcycling program, research how to break down certain materials

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 15, 2023 · While plastic remains an evidently indestructible material, the team will focus on incorporating chemical compounds that will work to break down the hard-to-break material, polyolefin.

Tags Houston recycling plastic research university grant university of houston

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Politics

U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduces bill to increase access to narcotic overdose medications

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on September 15, 2023 · This comes as Harris County continues to lead the state in the total number of fentanyl-related deaths.

Tags fentanyl narcotic overdose U.S. Senator John Cornyn

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