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A news publication of Texas A&M Health, Vital Record offers insight on the latest in health, medicine and scientific discovery from experts across our five schools and numerous centers and institutes.
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COVID vaccines and infertility: Fact vs fiction
Rumors have been circulating online that suggest COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States cause infertility and are not safe for women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. However, multiple medical societies and governing bodies in the medical profession have debunked t...
Boiling water for drinking during a power outage
Nearly half of Texans remain under water-boil advisories today as a result of this week’s historic winter weather. Leaks caused by frozen pipes have devastated the state’s water supply, and authorities have advised millions of Texans to boil their water before using it for drinking, cooking, bru...
Acetaminophen’s effects on vaccines
No one enjoys getting vaccines, but most of us do it anyway. “Vaccines are important for keeping yourself, your children and those around you healthy,” said Katie Hepfer, DNP, C-PNP, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Nursing. “Most health care providers know immuniza...