/tags/vaccines Vaccines en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:12 GMT /health/2025-05-30/texas-state-health-department-identifies-six-measles-cases-in-williamson-county The data was included in a statewide report released on Friday. The cases are not thought to be connected to the measles outbreak in West Texas at this time. Fri, 30 May 2025 21:57:12 GMT /health/2025-05-30/texas-state-health-department-identifies-six-measles-cases-in-williamson-county Olivia Aldridge /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 /health/2025-03-14/covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-austin-tx-vaccinations-shots Vaccine hesitancy was rising even before COVID-19 emerged � but the pandemic exacerbated the trend. More kindergartners are opting out of school vaccine requirements, and state lawmakers are trying to make it even easier to do so. Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:01:00 GMT /health/2025-03-14/covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-austin-tx-vaccinations-shots Olivia Aldridge /health/2025-03-04/measles-outbreak-vaccines-austin-tx-texas While the Austin area has confirmed a case of measles, there is not an outbreak. That said, here's a guide to how and when to get vaccinated for measles. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:20 GMT /health/2025-03-04/measles-outbreak-vaccines-austin-tx-texas Olivia Aldridge /health/2025-02-28/texas-measles-austin-isd-independent-school-district-vaccines Austin ISD's measles immunization rate for its kindergarten class is lower than that of neighboring school districts. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:07:00 GMT /health/2025-02-28/texas-measles-austin-isd-independent-school-district-vaccines Olivia Aldridge /health/2025-02-26/boosters-symptoms-herd-immunity-what-to-know-about-the-measles-outbreak-in-texas The outbreak is primarily affecting West Texas, but officials in San Antonio, New Braunfels and San Marcos are monitoring cases after an infected person recently visited the area, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:05:00 GMT /health/2025-02-26/boosters-symptoms-herd-immunity-what-to-know-about-the-measles-outbreak-in-texas Lucio Vasquez /covid-19/2023-09-25/what-to-know-about-covid-in-austin-this-fall COVID-19 activity has been high over the past month, but new vaccines and free testing options have also arrived. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:10:05 GMT /covid-19/2023-09-25/what-to-know-about-covid-in-austin-this-fall Olivia Aldridge /covid-19/2023-09-11/new-covid-vaccines-get-fda-approval Vaccines for a fall immunization drive against COVID-19 just got the green light from the Food and Drug Administration. The agency says the vaccines can protect people, as hospitalizations tick up. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:59:10 GMT /covid-19/2023-09-11/new-covid-vaccines-get-fda-approval Rob Stein /health/2023-08-23/rsv-vaccine-for-pregnant-women-could-change-the-game-for-a-common-illness-ut-austin-scientist-says The new vaccine is the latest in a series of preventive treatments for the virus that is the leading cause of hospitalization in infants. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:01:00 GMT /health/2023-08-23/rsv-vaccine-for-pregnant-women-could-change-the-game-for-a-common-illness-ut-austin-scientist-says Olivia Aldridge /science/2023-06-19/vaccine-expert-dr-peter-hotez-harassed-outside-houston-home-after-weekend-of-online-attacks The attacks against Hotez began after he criticized a podcast hosted by Joe Rogan and featuring Democratic presidential candidate and anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:49:28 GMT /science/2023-06-19/vaccine-expert-dr-peter-hotez-harassed-outside-houston-home-after-weekend-of-online-attacks Mark Norris