Vaccines

Louisiana health officials say two measles cases have been confirmed, and whooping cough infections are already surpassing last year’s totals—with infants most at risk.

Sen. Bill Cassidy is pushing back on Louisiana’s decision to stop promoting vaccines, arguing it will make immunization harder for parents. Here’s what he had to say.

The Louisiana Department of Health is changing its policies about vaccinations, including flu and COVID-19 shots. Here’s what it means for residents.

Texas is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with infants and unvaccinated individuals most at risk. Learn how to protect your family and prevent the spread.

Louisiana is seeing a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, with babies and unvaccinated individuals at greatest risk. Learn how to protect your family.

Louisiana leads the U.S. in flu cases, with RSV also surging. Discover why this crisis is hitting hard and how you can protect yourself.

Louisiana leads the U.S. in flu cases again this year. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from flu and RSV during this critical season.

Louisiana health officials have confirmed two cases of a rare childhood virus in the New Orleans area.

At the same time, the court is allowing the administration to proceed with a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S.

In a little bit of COVID-19 news this week, the FDA is looking to allow mixing of COVID vaccines.

Once the FDA approves vaccines, they will be required at UL.

Acadiana's old-souled, velvet-voiced crooner Marc Broussard got into a sparring match with another artist over vaccinations for people attending concerts.

Ochsner Lafayette General is apologizing after an attempt at humor fell flat with some of their Facebook followers.

As COVID-19 and Delta variant case counts skyrocket concern grows over Louisiana's unvaccinated population.

Data is compiled and distributed by the Louisiana Department of Health every Monday and Thursday.

New research says that the immunity for COVID-19 may be closer related to SARS immunity that immunity to other viruses.

The United States has signed a contract worth just over $1 billion with Johnson & Johnson for 100 million doses of a potential Covid-19 vaccine. KATC.com reports the U.S. currently has contracts with "several pharmaceutical companies as part of Operation Warp Speed", a program designed to develop, test and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible once available. ... Read