COVID-19
COVID-19 makes it even more vital to get your flu shot
September 15, 2020
The flu vaccine can reduce symptoms that might be confused with those of COVID-19. In addition, the vaccine can decrease the severity of the illness, reduce hospitalizations and save lives.
Recovered from COVID-19? Help current patients by donating convalescent plasma
September 11, 2020
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients, per U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, to be used as a treatment for patients who are currently sick with the virus.
Post-COVID syndrome hits kids’ hearts
September 4, 2020
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome damages the heart to such an extent that some children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions.
Avoid the ‘twindemic.’ Get your flu shot.
September 3, 2020
Doctors aren’t sure of exactly how the flu and COVID-19 might interact, but highly recommend flu vaccines this year.
KENS 5 Medical Minute: Back to School Vaccines
September 3, 2020
Johanna Matos, APRN, UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, urges parents to take steps to help keep their children healthy as schools prepare to start in-person classes. That includes getting the flu shot this year and making sure kids are up to date on routine vaccinations. Medical Minute is a collaboration between UT Health San Antonio […]
New Latino-Focused Campaign: Juntos, We Can Stop COVID-19!
September 2, 2020
Salud America! launched this digital campaign to inform and urge Latino families to take action to slow the spread of COVID-19.