UTMB awarded nearly $25M by US Dept. of Defense to develop vaccines in collaboration with Moderna
The University of Texas Medical Branch was awarded an agreement of nearly $25 million dollars from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop prototype vaccines against multiple diseases in collaboration with Moderna on Monday.
HCPH now offering updated Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses for younger children
Harris County Public Health announced that it will begin administering Moderna COVID-19 updated boosters (Bivalent) to children six years of age and older beginning Wednesday. HCPH will also begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 updated boosters to children five years of age and older starting Thursday.
Memorial Hermann offering booster shots for immunocompromised
Memorial Hermann announced that it will offer booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine in hospitals and clinics throughout the Greater Houston area to immunocompromised people who meet criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia
As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow flow of vaccine doses from around the world is finally picking up speed, giving hope that inoculation rates can increase and help blunt the effect of the rapidly spreading delta variant.
โWay to go, Fort Bend!โ: 72% of eligible Fort Bend County residents at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, Judge KP George says
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Saturday Fort Bend County had reached a huge milestone in its fight against the coronavirus -- over 72% of eligible residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of July 3.
The Latest: Australia official urges against AstraZeneca
The top health official in Australia's Queensland state is advising adults under age 40 not to take the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine because of the risk of a rare blood clotting disorder, even though the Australian government is making those shots available to all adults.
Mother claims her 17-year-old son was mistakenly given the Moderna vaccine at Houston area clinic
One Houston area mother and her 17-year-old son have been dealing with the headache of having to figure out what to do after her son mistakenly received the Moderna vaccine through HCA due to a clerical error.
Japan opens mass vaccine centers 2 months before Olympics
Japan mobilized military doctors and nurses to give shots to elderly people in Tokyo and Osaka as the government desperately tries to accelerate its vaccination rollout and curb coronavirus infections just two months before hosting the Olympics.