North Texas doctor optimistic as FDA gives Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine full approval
The FDA gave its full, unconditional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a big step in potentially increasing vaccinations across the United States.
Nashville radio host Phil Valentine dies from COVID-19 after initially doubting vaccine
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
Vaccination status being considered for admittance at overwhelmed North Texas hospitals
Top doctors in North Texas held discussions about including vaccination status when admitting patients if hospitals become too overwhelmed.
North Texas long-term care facilities working on plan to get residents, staff COVID-19 booster shot
With booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine set to start rolling out in about a month, facilities are already making plans on how to get those boosters to residents and staff.
Q&A: Fort Worth doctor on the delta variant, COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
A Fort Worth doctor who just wrapped her term a American Medical Association president discusses her thoughts on the pandemic and what happens next.
Dallas County mega sites could return to administer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Last week, Dallas County's Fair Park location administered its 500,000th shot. But hours and staffing for the vaccination site have dwindled as demand dropped off. Health officials say it's unclear if mega-sites will return.
Pope Francis encourages Catholics get COVID-19 vaccine, but some seek religious exemption
Pope Francis sent out a message encouraging them and the Vatican officially approves of them, but a group that advises the church is telling people to use their "conscience" and is even offering religious exemptions.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 vaccines at State Fair of Texas to come with free food and ride coupons
Anyone who gets their COVID-19 shot at the State Fair of Texas this year will also receive $20 worth of food and ride coupons.
Guidance expected on COVID-19 booster shots for all vaccinated Americans
Health officials are already encouraging immunocompromised people to get their additional shot.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
Vaccine boosters will be recommended for all U.S. residents
U.S. experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose.
Maroon 5's Dallas concert requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test
More festivals and shows are announcing COVID-19 vaccination policies, but legal experts say those could come into conflict with laws in Texas.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.