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Will you need a COVID-19 booster shot? Here’s what you need to know Haley Hernandez, Health Reporter Tags:  Will you ever need a COVID-19 booster shot? Earlier this year, the CEO of Pfizer said data from their trial indicates antibodies will eventually wear off, and in the future, people will need a booster shot. However, Dr. Robert Atmar, an infectious disease doctor at Baylor College of Medicine and national co-chair for the NIH study on booster shots, said at this point, a booster shot i...

Researchers to study mixing and matching different COVID-19 vaccines as boosters Researchers are testing new forms of booster vaccines. and last updated 2021-06-03 18:16:32-04 As the country pushes to get more people vaccinated, researchers are now looking at mixing and matching different COVID vaccines as a booster for fully vaccinated people. “We call it mix and match because we’re looking at people who got any of the three EUA authorized vaccines: the Pfizer, the Moderna, or the Ja...

By B.D. Hobbs Mar 9, 2021 It has been almost 3 months since the vaccine rollout began here in Texas, and according to the latest numbers over 6 million Texans have received their shots. The bad news is Texas currently ranks #48 out of 50 states. A lack of doses, and losing a week due to the winter storm are the primary reasons according to Dr. Robert Atmar, from the infectious disease department at the Baylor college of medicine. Dr. Atmar says about 15% of adults in Texas have received at lea...

According to the state data, some Texas counties have vaccinated more than 50% of people currently eligible, while other counties are still in the single digits.

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The South African strain of coronavirus has been confirmed in the greater Houston area, and experts say it could spread quickly. ABC13 sat down with the city of Houston's health authority to see how the variant can impact COVID-19 testing and the vaccine.

With more vaccine set to arrive over the coming weeks, and thousands lined up to get their first dose, Action 13 is taking a look at what you should and should not do before getting the vaccine.

Those overdue are mostly healthcare workers since vaccinations for those 65+ or with health conditions started later.

Thousands of Texans are Not Showing up for COVID-19 Shot #2 Enter your number to get our free mobile app While many Texans are seeking information on the COVID-19 vaccine being made available in their area, others are waiting patiently for a chance to register for treatment in places that are already vaccinating. Believe it or not, there are reportedly thousands of Texans who have changed their minds. WFAA reports there are Texans who are scheduled to receive shot #2 of their COVID-19 vaccine w...

NYU Langone pulmonologist Dr. Qanta Ahmed provides insight on ‘Fox and Friends Weekend.’ Front-line essential workers and those ages 75 and older will be next in line to receive COVID-19 vaccines, according to new recommendations Sunday by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The committee voted 13-to-1 in favor of the recommendations, which will now go to CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield for final approval. Once the recommendations...