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What you need to know before and after getting a COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: What you need to know before and after getting a COVID-19 vaccineWe have heard from viewers who wanted to know if they should be taking medication before getting the vaccine. In Quintero’s case, the potential problem was discovered last-minute as she was about to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. “If you’ve received any vaccine two weeks before getting the COVID vaccine then you may be turned away and you should avoid getting the vaccine in the two weeks after the Moderna vaccine,” explains Mishra. RELATED: What to expect at your appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine. RELATED: Common questions and answers about the COVID-19 vaccine.
5 things parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine and kids
Read full article: 5 things parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine and kidsHOUSTON – We are your vaccine central for the latest COVID-19 vaccine updates. COVID vaccine trials for teensHouston is one of 20 cities where Moderna vaccine trials for teens are underway. That’s our hope,” said Dr. Stanley Spinner, the Chief Medical Officer for Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Texas Children’s Urgent Care. How could the COVID-19 vaccine impact other vaccines kids may be scheduled to get? “Currently the recommendations are to not have another vaccine two weeks prior to or two weeks after COVID vaccine is given,” said Spinner.
What happens to leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses?
Read full article: What happens to leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses?HOUSTON – Criminal charges were dropped against a Harris County Public Health doctor who was fired after being accused of stealing a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine. The bigger question is, what happens to leftover doses to make sure they’re safeguarded at the various vaccination sites? Protocols and policiesKPRC 2 discovered the policies and protocols vary slightly between the different hospitals, counties and health districts that handle and administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “Accounting for medications is a process well known to clinical staff,” said Sally Sparks, Ft. Bend County Health and Human Services. If there are not enough staff to receive the unused doses, we allow Fort Bend County clinical staff to sign out the doses in the dispensing log.
Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine myths
Read full article: Trust Index: COVID-19 vaccine mythsSeveral Anti-Vaccine groups have released videos claiming some people got Bell’s Palsy after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We are putting the biggest COVID-19 myths and fears through the KPRC 2 Trust Index with the help of two infectious disease experts. Typically, the life of messenger RNA like this is a few hours.”The Trust Index also considers this to be not true. It’s an MRA vaccine, so it’s impossible to get COVID from this vaccine.”Once again, the Trust Index labels this fear not true. Do you have a question or concern for our Trust Index team to look into?
7 things parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and kids
Read full article: 7 things parents need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and kidsA doctor gives a dose for a shot of COVID-19 vaccine at a public health facility in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)HOUSTON – The COVID-19 vaccine is not yet available for all children but it’s still top of mind for many parents. Dr. Julie Boom from Texas Children’s Hospital is the co-chair of the Texas Children’s Vaccine Task Force. What do you want people to know about kids and the COVID-19 vaccine? Click here for the top 13 vaccine questions asked along with answers.