OncLive: FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Favor of COVID-19 Vaccine mRNA-1273
December 18, 2020
Dr. Ruben Mesa, Mays Cancer Center, is quoted in a story on OncLive saying that both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are exciting developments, given how these vaccines were developed (without the presence of the full virus); as a result, Dr. Mesa and …
Triple threat: COVID-19, smoking and mountain cedar pollen
December 18, 2020
“We face a triple threat: Infection by two respiratory viruses, inflammation by tobacco smoke, plus a major allergen,” said Claudia S. Miller, MD, MS, a professor emeritus and environmental health expert. “Lungs, and their owners, can only take so much.”
Important notice for Tier 1a vaccine recipients
December 17, 2020
For Tier 1A vaccine recipients, please be aware that the first dose of vaccine will be provided through the end of the day, Wednesday, Dec. 23. At that time, vaccines will no longer be available for UT Health San Antonio health care personnel unless or until the organization receives another distribution. We do not have a confirmed distribution date at this time. You have been contacted directly to schedule your appointment. Please be aware of this impending deadline.
The COVID-19 vaccine is here, but the fight is not over
December 17, 2020
Ruth Berggren, MD, infectious disease specialist for UT Health San Antonio, explains the excitement surrounding the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of not letting our guard down during the holidays.
Fox 29: ‘It’s an early Christmas gift,’ doctors are excited to get COVID vaccine, stop the surge
December 16, 2020
Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, Rehabilitation Medicine, spoke on Fox 29 about the excitement surrounding the new COVID-19 vaccine and how it is an early gift for health care workers caring for patients. Read and watch the story.
Fox 29: COVID vaccinations underway for local frontline workers
December 16, 2020
This Fox 29 story is about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine being administered to UT Health San Antonio’s front-line health care workers, physicians, nurses and students. Read and watch the story.
News 4: COVID vaccinations underway for local frontline workers
December 16, 2020
This News 4 story is about the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine being administered to UT Health San Antonio’s front-line health care workers, physicians, nurses and students. Read and watch the story.
News 4: UT Health San Antonio to begin vaccinating frontline workers Tuesday
December 16, 2020
UT Health San Antonio made history when the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was administered to the university’s front-line health care workers, physicians, nurses and students. Read and watch the story.
KENS 5: Frontline heroes receive first coronavirus vaccines in San Antonio
December 16, 2020
This KENS 5 story mentions how the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was administered to UT Health San Antonio’s front-line health care workers, physicians, nurses and students on Dec. 15. Read and watch the story.
News Radio 1200 WOAI: Doctor: Keep wearing masks even though vaccine is in town
December 16, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, General and Hospital Medicine, says people should continue wearing masks and social distancing even as COVID-19 vaccines become available and are administered. Read the story.