/tags/vaccine-hesitancy Vaccine Hesitancy en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:50:00 GMT /health/2025-04-08/texas-measles-outbreak-isnt-slowing-down-how-can-that-change Health experts say driving up vaccination rates in affected areas is the most effective defense against this disease. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:50:00 GMT /health/2025-04-08/texas-measles-outbreak-isnt-slowing-down-how-can-that-change Olivia Aldridge /covid-19/2021-09-14/nearly-2-million-people-in-texas-are-overdue-for-a-second-dose-of-the-covid-19-vaccine More than 11% of those who received their first dose haven’t gotten a second shot, and more than 1 million people are more than 90 days overdue. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:43:19 GMT /covid-19/2021-09-14/nearly-2-million-people-in-texas-are-overdue-for-a-second-dose-of-the-covid-19-vaccine Kevin Reynolds | The Texas Tribune /en-espanol/2021-08-25/realidad-mitos-comunes-vacuna-covid-19 La ciencia detrás de la eficacia y la seguridad de las vacunas es firme y está respaldada por tecnologías que han existido desde hace décadas, dijo Ilya Finkelstein, un profesor de biociencias moleculares en la Universidad de Texas en Austin. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:43:39 GMT /en-espanol/2021-08-25/realidad-mitos-comunes-vacuna-covid-19 Jennifer Stayton /en-espanol/2021-08-19/consejos-convencer-personas-vacunas-covid-19 ¿Cómo puedes convencer a alguien de que se ponga la vacuna contra el COVID-19? Para algunos, la respuesta podría depender en quién y en qué confíen. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:22:25 GMT /en-espanol/2021-08-19/consejos-convencer-personas-vacunas-covid-19 Jennifer Stayton /covid-19/2021-08-19/no-microchips-no-metals-no-dna-damage-reviewing-how-and-why-the-covid-19-vaccine-works The science behind the efficacy and safety of the vaccines is firm, says UT-Austin molecular biosciences associate professor Ilya Finkelstein, and their rapid development was supported by technologies that have been around for decades. Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:12:22 GMT /covid-19/2021-08-19/no-microchips-no-metals-no-dna-damage-reviewing-how-and-why-the-covid-19-vaccine-works Jennifer Stayton /covid-19/2021-08-18/drop-the-pressure-threats-and-agendas-talking-to-the-unvaccinated-about-getting-a-covid-19-vaccine How might those who haven't gotten vaccinated be persuaded? For some, it may come down to whom and what they trust. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:38:14 GMT /covid-19/2021-08-18/drop-the-pressure-threats-and-agendas-talking-to-the-unvaccinated-about-getting-a-covid-19-vaccine Jennifer Stayton /covid-19/2021-07-28/texas-to-administer-10-million-in-grants-to-help-local-organizations-improve-covid-19-vaccination-efforts As COVID-19 vaccine rates wane, the state is partnering with Texas A&M to provide grants to organizations across the state working to educate the public on vaccines. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:57:44 GMT /covid-19/2021-07-28/texas-to-administer-10-million-in-grants-to-help-local-organizations-improve-covid-19-vaccination-efforts Marisa Charpentier /covid-19/2021-07-05/as-covid-vaccinations-slow-parts-of-the-u-s-remain-far-behind-70-goal Vermont and Massachusetts lead the nation, with more than 70% of adults having had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Southern states such as Tennessee lag far behind. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:11:04 GMT /covid-19/2021-07-05/as-covid-vaccinations-slow-parts-of-the-u-s-remain-far-behind-70-goal Martha Bebinger, Blake Farmer | Kaiser Health News /texas/2020-07-06/an-information-battle-looms-if-a-covid-19-vaccine-is-approved Lee esta historia en español. From Texas Standard:Aubrey Matson, a 19-year-old college student, doesn't consider herself "anti-vaccine." But the pandemic� Mon, 06 Jul 2020 20:00:56 GMT /texas/2020-07-06/an-information-battle-looms-if-a-covid-19-vaccine-is-approved Caroline Covington