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Stay on Track with Your Kid’s Vaccs

August 19, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Know when your child's next routine vaccination is due to help prevent disease.

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Back to School Wellness

July 12, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Manuela Murray joined Meagan Clanahan of the Houston Moms Blog to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, back-to-school well-checks and more.

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The best memories are made in person.

July 1, 2021 • 8:00 a.m.

Approved for individuals 12 years of age and older, the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available at all UTMB Health primary care clinics—just in time for back to school check-ups and physicals.

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COVID-19 vaccine odds on favorite

May 6, 2021 • 2:00 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

We Americans are not good at calculating risk. Some feel that if something bad is going to happen, it will happen to them.

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Understanding COVID-19 variants

April 22, 2021 • 3:00 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The development of SARS-CoV-2 variants isn’t a surprise. The shocking thing, based on what we thought we knew about coronaviruses, is the speed at which variants developed and spread. The question remains: Should we be worried?

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COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety

March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.

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Here are 3 reasons to be excited about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

March 3, 2021 • 10:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The medical community is ecstatic about the Food and Drug Administration approval of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the third vaccine to be used for the prevention of COVID-19.

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What to know about pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines

February 17, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

Much more is known about COVID-19 and pregnancy now that we’re a year into the pandemic. Fortunately, in the majority of cases, SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy turns out well. COVID-19 can be worsened, however, by the extra work of breathing and stress on the heart that occur with pregnancy.

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Sore lymph nodes and itchy splotches — is this normal?

February 10, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

We’ve received many questions from readers anxious about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Several questioned reactions they experienced after receiving their shot. I hope our responses help answer the questions you may have as well.

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Here are answers to a few of your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

February 3, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

We’ve received many questions from readers anxious about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Several questioned if they should be vaccinated at all while others wondered if they need to continue wearing masks once vaccinated. I hope our responses help answer the questions you may have as well.

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Benefits outweigh risks of COVID-19 vaccines

January 25, 2021 • 4:00 p.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

Texans are lining up to receive their COVID-19 vaccine and many more are patiently waiting their turn. The good news is that while COVID-19 can be life-threatening, the only medical risk to vaccination is for those with a history of allergic reactions to these vaccines or their ingredients.

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Which COVID-19 vaccine should you get?

January 15, 2021 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

In front of the press, President-elect Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve for the Pfizer vaccine and Dr. Anthony Fauci for the Moderna vaccine. While some tried to read something into their choices, these vaccination events were likely arranged to instill public trust in both vaccines. Regardless, the public wants to know which vaccine is best.

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When will it be my turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

January 6, 2021 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

It’s music to many physicians’ ears to hear people clamoring for their COVID-19 vaccine. The virus has damaged the economy and taken far too many lives. A year ago, it was unbelievable that effective, safe vaccines could be delivered in less than a year from the first identification of a new pathogen.

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Here are some answers about new COVID-19 vaccines

December 23, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

Two COVID-19 vaccines have received Emergency Use Authorization in the United States. They’re commonly referred to as the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Both are messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines and use a technology developed over the last decade.

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'Immunity passport' might be our ticket back to normal

December 9, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The fantastic news about the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines has led many to ask when things will return to normal.

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Volunteers to purposefully get COVID-19 to help you

November 25, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

It may seem crazy, but in some clinical trials volunteers are purposely infected with diseases like the flu, cholera and malaria. These types of trials are referred to as challenge studies.

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When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready for children?

November 11, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

A frequent question we get is when will children be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

Yes, you should get the flu vaccine annually

October 28, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The current flu vaccines aren’t similar to the swine flu vaccine of 1976; you should absolutely get your flu vaccine (and this cannot be emphasized enough with the current pandemic); and the best vaccine for you depends on your age.

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Volunteers vital in finding effective COVID-19 vaccine

August 19, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

Several vaccine candidates against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have entered the final clinical trials required for licensure. The primary goal of the trials is to test the vaccine candidates’ effectiveness and gather further information on safety.

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COVID-19 vaccine research moves to fast lane

July 21, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The excitement is palpable as the first two SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates enter the homestretch for Food and Drug Administration licensure.

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