The FDA has approved newly updated Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to target the XBB 1.5 variant ahead of a potential seasonal increase in infections. LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease specialist Dr. Fred Lopez says it’s still unclear which populations health officials will consider for the shots.
The shots will cost up to $130 dollars, compared to $30 last year for the booster.
Entergy Louisiana has increased its usual tree-trimming across the state due to excessive heat and severe drought conditions. VP of Reliability Steven Benyard urges customers to report trees that may impact powerlines in their community.
Cut 6 (11) “…community thing.”
To report overgrown trees that are touching power lines, call 1-800-ENTERGY.
It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s education and the START Saving Program through the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Aid allows you to do so with a few perks. Director of the START Program, Terri Underwood says it’s open to residents or beneficiaries who live in Louisiana.
There’s also a START K12 Saving Program to help families with tuition-related expenses to eligible Louisiana schools. For more information visit mylosfa.la.gov
When Charlie Rauh (rhymes with cow) began his musical career, he never thought it would end up going to the dogs, but that’s exactly what has happened. For the last month, he’s served as composer in residence at LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
To wrap up his residency, Rauh is holding a concert this evening at the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Library at 5:30. For more information on the artist visit charlieraugh.com that’s R-A-U-H.