WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
COVID-19 vaccine: These retail stores, pharmacies and supermarkets are offering immunizations
Amid the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, various retailers have answered the call to help immunize eligible members of the public, including Walmart, Costco and Publix.
Denton County setting up mega vaccination hub at Texas Motor Speedway
Denton County leaders hope to vaccinate 10,000 people per day at TMS until doses run out, and they need volunteer help to pull it off.
Fauci hopes COVID-19 vaccination for children will happen by late spring, early summer
The U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Friday that he hopes children will begin to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by late spring or early summer.
Judge Gravell provides update on Williamson County’s vaccination plan
The judge held a virtual press conference with the media.
EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for all adults
Regulators have authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union, amid criticism the bloc is not moving fast enough to vaccinate its population.
Johnson & Johnson's shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
With vaccinations off to a rocky start globally, experts had been counting on a one-dose vaccine that would stretch scarce supplies and avoid the logistics nightmare of getting people to return for boosters.
Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine 66% effective at preventing COVID-19 overall
Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot.
Rural Texas counties team up to help get community vaccinated
Officials in less populated counties are getting creative to help get their vulnerable populations vaccinated, but new information may complicate their efforts.
Taking common pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccination could lessen efficacy, experts say
Experts warn that common over-the-counter pain relievers could interfere with the body’s immune response that triggers protection from illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine hubs in Texas on hold
Texas will get an increase in COVID-19 vaccines next week, but there are currently no plans to increase the number of Hub locations.
FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
UK study finds Novavax vaccine 89% effective against COVID-19
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Controversy over Novato school superintendent getting vaccine at teacher event
Towards the end of the event, 200 perishable vaccine doses were left, so, the doses were given to school superintendent Kris Cosca and others.
Darden Restaurants will offer paid time off for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Proof of vaccination will reportedly need to be provided to receive payment.
Texas launches mobile vaccine program to help underserved areas
TDEM has created a State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to help administer vaccinations to qualified Texans in rural communities.
Educators set to get vaccine in March, but state doses lag
Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.