Town Square
Town Square: Confronting COVID-19 Misinformation (Sept. 3)
Posted on · Experts discuss coronavirus data and how to understand and interpret the information.
Tag: vaccine
Town Square
Town Square: The Race for a Vaccine (Sept. 2, 2020)
Posted on · Infectious-disease experts discuss the processes and timeline for a Covid vaccine.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dietrich von Biedenfeld, Rozina Damani, and Dr. Susan McLellan (August 10, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about Trump's recent executive orders, how to handle a Covid infection at home, and answering listeners' questions.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (August 6, 2020)
Posted on · An epidemiologist discusses the latest information about COVID-19 and answers listeners’ questions.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Heads To Widespread Testing In U.S.
Posted on · A COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the U.S. company Moderna and the National Institutes of Health starts its final phase of testing. It's one of a handful of candidates to reach this stage.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Dr. Peter Hotez, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (July 24, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, vaccine trials, and the current state of the economy.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Stacey Rose (July 14, 2020)
Posted on · An infectious-disease specialist answers your questions about COVID-19.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Scientist Dr. William Haseltine (July 13, 2020)
Posted on · An expert on global pandemics talks about the impact of COVID-19 and looks back on a career in science.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (July 10, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, Houston's current COVID situation, and the current state of the economy.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Kinder Institute Director Bill Fulton and Dr. Peter Hotez (June 24, 2020)
Posted on · Experts in urban research and infectious diseases discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Houston’s economy and the sharp increase of cases in the city.
Health & Science
New Coronavirus Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise In Early, Limited Trial
Posted on · Cambridge, Mass.-based Moderna, Inc., is reporting preliminary data suggesting its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, and appears to be triggering an immune response in test subjects.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Coronavirus Vaccine Developed In Houston, And Diversity At The Rodeo (March 5, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: What local physicians are seeing regarding coronavirus fears, a Houston company claims to have developed a vaccine for COVID-19, and the diverse lineup of performers at this year's rodeo.
Health & Science
INTERACTIVE MAP: See Your Texas School District’s Vaccination Rate
Posted on · Find what percentage of your school district is vaccinated on this statewide map created by News 88.7.
News
Medical Groups Push To Increase Texas’ HPV Vaccination Rate, One Of The Worst In The U.S.
Posted on · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all 11- and 12-year-olds get two shots of the vaccine six to 12 months apart
News
Flu-Stricken Texas Teacher’s Death Puts Focus On Antivirals
Posted on · Are antivirals effective enough to warrant their price?