HPV infections in young girls have decreased more than 80% since vaccine introduced, CDC finds

The HPV vaccine has been recommended for young girls in the U.S. since 2006. CDC researchers have found that HPV infections - which could lead to cancer - have dropped more than 80% in females since then.

CDC says fully-vaccinated people are safe to travel for holidays

The CDC is now saying those who are fully vaccinated are less likely to get and spread COVID-19 so travel recommendations have been relaxed for them.

COVID vaccine clinic for the visually impaired held in Southeast Austin

Austin Lighthouse, which helps serve the needs of the visually impaired, received 300 vaccine doses for employees, members, and their families.

Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds

Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.

Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms

As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."

Stuck on a long vaccine waitlist? Llano County says sign up here

The county judge said people who’ve been waiting on waitlists in bigger cities might have more luck if they sign up for a vaccine in Llano County. 

DOJ warns about fake COVID-19 vaccine survey scams

The Department of Justice is warning the public of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine surveys used to steal money and personal information from consumers.

'One and done': Gov. Gavin Newsom receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Baldwin Hills

California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.

WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'

European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.

Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later

Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.

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.

Essential workers, elderly receive COVID-19 vaccines without appointments

Essential workers and anyone over 80 were offered first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine without appointments Monday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.