Pandemic-related cuts in cancer screening, surgery have doctors worried
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Dr. Shaun McKenzie, a surgical oncologist with Texas Oncology and St. David's Medical Center, talks about how there were fewer cancer screenings last year because of the pandemic.

Urgent need to collect more data on long-term impacts of COVID on kids
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Dr. Kumar talks about how the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Association are collecting and sharing data on COVID and kids.

Annual 420 cannabis celebration at Golden Gate Park canceled once again

City officials again canceled the 420 cannabis celebration in Golden Gate Park due to state and local restrictions on large gatherings.

Time's up for Texans who need to renew driver’s licenses, registrations

A heads up for procrastinating drivers -- if you’ve been putting off renewing your license or registration during the pandemic, your time is up.

Texas DSHS recommends pause on J&J vaccine administration

The news about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine may be alarming, but some health officials say people shouldn't worry.

Port of Galveston joins call to resume cruise ship sailing

The Port of Galveston is pushing hard to get cruise ships sailing from the island again after being idled by the pandemic.

APH pauses use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
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APH has notified local health care providers that it is following the federal recommendation to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC investigating death possibly connected to Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The death of a woman who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by federal health authorities as part of a broader probe into potential "adverse side effects" from the vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial after US recommends investigation of rare clotting reports

Johnson & Johnson said it will pause an ongoing trial of its COVID-19 vaccine after federal health officials recommended the action in the wake of six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.

White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate

President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine greater than 90% effective against virus 6 months after second shot

Moderna said its latest Phase 3 clinical trial found that its vaccine remains greater than 90% effective against COVID-19, and greater than 95% effective against severe cases of COVID-19, six months after the second dose.

Georgia site stops Johnson & Johnson vaccinations after adverse reactions

A Georgia COVID-19 vaccination site is pausing using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after multiple people experienced adverse reactions.

Austin updates, extends Health Authority rules through May 18

The rules, the basis for the continued mask requirements in Austin-Travis County, have been updated for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Selena Gomez and J.Lo to headline COVID-19 vaccine concert for poor nations

The concert is part of a campaign to help medical workers in the world’s poorest countries quickly receive COVID-19 vaccines. Foo Fighters, Eddie Vedder, J Balvin and H.E.R. are also performing.

Florida Senators introduce 'CRUISE Act' to revoke CDC's no-sail order

The act would reportedly revoke the CDC's current no-sail order on cruises and require the agency to provide guidance for cruises to resume safely.