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Pfizer Says Its Maternal RSV Vaccine Can Protect Newborns From Severe Illness
A new study suggests vaccinating pregnant women protects their newborns from the common but scary respiratory virus called RSV.
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Free Monkeypox Vaccination Pop-Up Clinic: Dallas County HHS
There will be a free Monkeypox pop-up clinic event at JR’s Bar & Grill in Dallas on Friday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 11.
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Denton County Man Headed to Prison for Threatening COVID Vaccine Advocate
A Texas man was sentenced to six months in federal prison Tuesday for threatening a Maryland doctor who has been a prominent advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, a federal prosecutor said.
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How Long Does Polio Vaccine Protect You? Can You Get a Booster? What You Should Know
New York has one confirmed polio case but health officials say wastewater surveillance indicates there may be hundreds of people infected. While most Americans are vaccinated against polio, experts say the case should serve as a wake-up call to those who aren’t. Here’s what you need to know.
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North Texas to Start COVID-19 Vaccines for Children as Young as 6 Months
While some parents say they will wait, others are eager to have their children vaccinated after more than two years of the pandemic.
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When Can You Get the COVID Vaccine for Kids?
Dallas County on Tuesday will receive the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under five.
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COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Arriving Tuesday in Dallas County
After more than two years into the pandemic, parents of children under the age of 5 years old now have a way to protect their kids from COVID-19.
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Pfizer's Covid-19 Vaccine Appears Safe and Effective for Kids Under Five
An analysis from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration states that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appears safe and effective for children under five, which would be a huge step towards vaccinating the nation’s youngest children who were previously unprotected.
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Is Monkeypox Treatable? What to Know
We already have vaccines and treatments approved for monkeypox
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FDA Restricts Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 Vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots
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Moderna Asks FDA to Approve COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 6 Months and Older
Moderna is asking the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 6.
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Queen Elizabeth Cancels Engagements After Testing Positive For COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II has had to cancel some planned virtual enragements after recently testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild flu-like symptoms.
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Pfizer Asks FDA to Allow COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5
The nation’s 19 million children under 5 are the only group not yet eligible for vaccination against the coronavirus.
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Moderna Testing Omicron-Specific Booster
Moderna is testing an omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine booster.
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California Lawmaker Wants Children 12 and Up to be Eligible for Vaccines Without Parent Consent
California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent under a proposal introduced Friday by a state senator who said youngsters “deserve the right to protect themselves” against infectious disease.
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CDC Shortens Waiting Period for Pfizer Booster
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidelines for Pfizer COVID-19 boosters, shortening the time from second dose to booster to five months.
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Vaccine Developments Out of Texas Significant in Fight Against COVID-19
Texas-based researcher Dr. Peter Hotez says what has emerged out of Houston is a major step in the medical world, especially as it relates to battling COVID-19.
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Vaccine Developments Out of Texas Significant in Fight Against COVID-19
A new COVID-19 vaccine developed with help from Texas researchers could soon bring relief to parts of the world in desperate need of help. Candace Sweat spoke with Dr. Peter Hotez about why this new vaccine is so important around the world and in the United States.
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Judge Rejects Oklahoma's Lawsuit Over Guard Vaccine Mandate
A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled against the state in its lawsuit challenging the vaccine mandates for members of the Oklahoma National Guard.
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Trump Booed For Revealing He Got COVID-19 Booster Shot
Former president Donald Trump says he received a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, drawing boos from a crowd in Dallas