COVID-19 vaccines

There is Still Time to Prepare for the Holidays by Getting Fully Vaccinated 

Travel and Spend Time with Loved Ones Safely This Year  Since there were no approved COVID-19 vaccines last year, many families scrapped travel plans, downsized family gatherings, or canceled them altogether. One year makes a huge difference, but only if you are vaccinated. There is still time between now and Thanksgiving to get both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or one dose of Johnson and Johnson. Health officials agree it is safe for fully vaccinated people to […]

Pregnant Women Strongly Urged to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Hospitalizations and Deaths are Increasing for Unvaccinated Pregnant Women  Houston – The risk of COVID-19 is increasing for pregnant women who are not vaccinated, and nationwide almost 70% are not. They are at increased risk for preterm birth, hospitalization, intensive care, need for a ventilator and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an urgent health advisory because the numbers of pregnant women being hospitalized and dying are increasing. Nationwide since September 27 […]