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COVID-19 VACCINE FACTS: Tracking San Antonio's …

WebUT Health San Antonio: The organization began offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to the public on March 10. The signup requires you to register a new account with UT before you can book an

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UnitedHealth offers new details on Change cyberattack …

WebThe cyberattack earlier this year disrupted payment and insurance claims processing around the country, stressing doctor’s offices and health care systems.

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Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce …

WebAlso, less than 20% of the state’s 10,440 mental health providers who responded to the 2023 workforce survey said they offer mental health services in a …

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New COVID vaccines: Where and when you can get yours …

WebLatest COVID-19 vaccine is landing in some pharmacies across South Texas, but where and how much wil. 1/200. COVID-19 vaccine • Get the latest …

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New CDC COVID guidelines likely on the way kens5.com

WebUpdated: 5:23 PM CST February 21, 2024. SAN ANTONIO — New COVID guidelines are likely coming from the CDC. The final guidelines are still in the works, but …

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New blood test to make colon cancer screenings more …

WebAccording to Guardant Health, only 2/3 of adults ages 45 to 64 report being up to date on colorectal cancer screenings. That is 50 million Americans who are out of …

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Nationwide health alert issued for ground beef over E.

WebUpdated: 8:54 AM CDT April 23, 2024. HOUSTON — A nationwide public health alert has been issued for ground beef over the risk of E.coli, according to the U.S. …

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Latest COVID surge underway, symptoms have changed

Web65°. Many experience gastrointestinal symptoms, as if they had a stomach bug instead.

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Texas' 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline centers experience …

WebTh five Texas Lifeline centers answered 9,016 calls in July, which is 4,100 more calls compared to July of 2021. 988 callers may be referred to local mental health authorities for additional

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Coronavirus numbers are exploding in this Texas …

WebAccording to the Texas Department of State Health Services, Uvalde County has received around 800 doses of the vaccine in the last four weeks. Reading said they’ve made swift progress getting

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Respiratory illnesses causing many to miss work right before the

WebAccording to the CDC in the two weeks ending December 9th, HV.1 was the cause of 30% of new infections in the U.S. It was first reported in the late summer.

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The difference between food allergens and food sensitivity

WebThe symptoms to look out for with a food allergy are vomiting, skin rashes and hives, swelling and itching, trouble breathing, and anaphylaxis. If it is a food sensitivity …

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Flint water crisis inspired young scientists and activists kens5.com

WebTen years ago in Flint — April 25, 2014 — city and state environmental officials raised celebratory glasses as the mayor pressed a button to stop the flow of …

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Is it too late to get the flu vaccine

Web73°. "Locally, we're seeing more cases of flu and RSV, pick up over the last couple of weeks," said Dr. Jason Bowling with University Health.

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Monkeypox in Bexar County: Your questions answered

WebThe San Antonio Metropolitan Health District announced Thursday afternoon two cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in Bexar County. An additional case was …

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Expert warns of dangers associated with marijuana

WebHealth The high cost of 4/20: Expert warns of dangers associated with marijuana The public overwhelmingly approves of marijuana, but substance-use disorder …

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New NWS and CDC heat risk tool sets a level higher than red

WebRed is used when a day falls within the top 5% hottest in a particular location for a particular date; when other factors come into play, the alert level may bump even …

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Sexually transmitted infection rates increase after Fiesta, says …

WebMetro Health says after Fiesta, they also see an increase in STI infection rates. “The selected STI's and most commonly that we encounter are chlamydia, gonorrhea, …

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New primary care clinic opens in Converse kens5.com

WebMedical experts say primary care is extremely important to good health. "Primary care is your gateway to health, there are so many illnesses that if caught earlier …

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Here's how you can protect yourself from counterfeit botox

WebWASHINGTON D.C., DC — This week, the Centers for Disease Control warned people of harmful reactions after receiving counterfeit Botox injections. The …

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Respiratory therapist recalls why he left medical field amid …

WebAccording to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the demand for registered nurses is projected to increase by 39% in the Lone Star State …

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