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The FDA approved a new pharmaceutical drug as prevention against Covid-19. The doctor in charge of the research and development department at DHR tells us who qualifies and what this new process is about. The Evusheld doses is to prevent Sars-Cov-2 and it differentiates from the rest of the other injections because this one helps […]
City leaders and health experts say it’s important not to let your guard down as scientists continue to learn more on Omicron. City council members say they don’t want to be caught off guard. The Covid-19 pandemic caused hospitals to be at capacity, exhausting medical professionals. “Our goal is to be prepared and make […]
According to the company Pfizer, it’s studies indicate that three doses of its product protect against the new variant. Analysis by the Pfizer laboratory in conclude that having the first and second doses of your vaccine does not completely protect against Omicron, however according to their studies receiving a third application re-establishes the necessary […]
CBP officers are confirming the reopening of the bridges will be at 12:01 midnight on Monday. CBP officers say they will continue to have their agents at the middle of the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge. “But their primary function there is just to make sure that the people in the vehicle have their documents, that’s it,” […]
The FDA has backed Pfizer’s lower dose for children ages 5-11, something that health experts in the valley say is the first step to ensuring less pediatric hospitalizations due to Covid-19. This Tuesday the FDA voted to recommend this vaccine, with one abstention, which is that the dose’s benefits outweighs any potential risks, including the […]
The DHR Hospital is studying the use of polyclonal antibodies to treat adult patients not vaccinated against Covid-19. The polyclonal antibodies will attack different areas of the virus, when the monoclonal only attacks one area of the virus. The goal of these antibodies is to eliminate the virus. This is a first study of this […]
According to the Associated Press, the FDA has approved the mixing of Covid-19 boosters. This after a study that was conducted on nearly 450 people. The FDA approved booster shots for both Johnson & Johnson and Moderna and at the same time gave a green light for people to mix and match different types of […]
Tourists that wish to visit the U.S. must be fully vaccinated. Health experts are now clarifying what vaccines are eligible. According to Laredo’s Health Authority, the FDA approved three vaccines while the World Health Organization authorized four. There have been reports of mixing Sinovac with another immunization, something not recommended by the CDC. “Because that […]
The re-opening of the bridges will be in phases. The first will take effect in November. DHS says next month they will allow fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. for non-essential purposes. “Which means the families or tourists or people that come shop, they can come into the United States […]
It’s anticipated this month the vaccine will be authorized for children ages 5 to 11. Mothers say they are ready to vaccinate their children. Pfizer says studies show the vaccine is effective for minors. All they are pending is the approval from the FDA. “Yes, we’re ready for the vaccine to come out. We have […]