A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on COVID-19 infections in Kentucky found that those who are not vaccinated are twice as likely to contract the virus.
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices updated its analysis of COVID-19 vaccination risks to clarify that benefits outweigh the risks of not receiving the vaccine.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule for reporting COVID-19 vaccinations of hospital staff.
On August 7th, Gov. Abbottconvened a second special legislative session focused on COVID-19 health care expenses.
Gov. Abbottannounced new mitigation measures for the State of Texas to combat the recent increase in COVID-19 cases.
The Texas Department of State Health Services released updated information on treatments for COVID-19.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an emergency rule allowing licensed hospitals to temporarily participate in CMS’s “hospitals at home” program.
Until next time, this is your doctor's note.
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.
