250,000th COVID-19 vaccination given at Fair Park megasite
A quarter of a million doses have been administered so far at the Fair Park hub. Shot number 250,000 was given to a 20-year old college student named Quincy.
A quarter of a million doses have been administered so far at the Fair Park hub. Shot number 250,000 was given to a 20-year old college student named Quincy.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
North Texas educators hopeful vaccine could bring some normalcy to upcoming school year
With the news of the Pfizer vaccine being 100% effective among kids between 12 and 15, educators are hoping it will free more students to return to the classroom this fall.
With the news of the Pfizer vaccine being 100% effective among kids between 12 and 15, educators are hoping it will free more students to return to the classroom this fall.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, strongly protective in kids as young as 12
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Texas Motor Speedway site administers 200,000th COVID-19 vaccine
The TMS site, run by Denton County, administered its 200,000th COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday morning.
The TMS site, run by Denton County, administered its 200,000th COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday morning.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
Texas opens COVID-19 vaccines to anyone age 16 and older
On Friday, Texas hit a milestone of more than 10 million people vaccinated. Still, about 12 percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.
On Friday, Texas hit a milestone of more than 10 million people vaccinated. Still, about 12 percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.
More than a dozen states to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults
More than a dozen states are set to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults this week.
More than a dozen states are set to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all adults this week.
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.
Dallas County launches effort to vaccinate essential retail workers
Dallas County is partnering with the Texas Retailers Association to get essential workers in the area vaccinated. Kroger, Tom Thumb-Albertsons and Target took them up on the offer.
Dallas County is partnering with the Texas Retailers Association to get essential workers in the area vaccinated. Kroger, Tom Thumb-Albertsons and Target took them up on the offer.
Real-world study finds Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective after 2 doses, CDC says
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.
COVID-19 vaccines open to all Texans over the age of 16 starting Monday
Starting Monday, all Texans over the age of 16 will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Starting Monday, all Texans over the age of 16 will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden administration working with industry to develop COVID-19 'passports' as vaccinations progress
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Passports offer a glimpse of a future that many are longing for after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.
Lingering COVID-19 symptoms affect middle-aged women the worst, according to studies
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Two separate studies out of the United Kingdom suggest that middle-aged women suffer the most from long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms.
Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.
Gov. Abbott asks feds to keep FEMA COVID-19 vaccine sites open in Texas
As things currently stand, the so-called mega sites are finishing up second doses and expected to end at the start of next month.
As things currently stand, the so-called mega sites are finishing up second doses and expected to end at the start of next month.