KENS 5: Study investigating varying effects of long-term COVID-19 on South Texans
November 5, 2021
Dr. Mark Goldberg, Neurology and Medicine, and Dr. Rochelle David, Obstetrics & Gynecology, were interviewed for this KENS 5 story. Watch story
Nationwide study testing ivermectin and other drugs conducted at UT Health San Antonio
November 5, 2021
A large, multi-site study funded by the National Institutes of Health aims to test the effectiveness of three existing drugs, including controversial ivermectin, to treat the symptoms of COVID-19. Known as ACTIV-6, the study is now underway at UT Health San Antonio.
Important facts to know about COVID-19 vaccinations
November 4, 2021
This quick and helpful Q&A video speaks to vaccine symptoms, the importance of booster shots and other timely topics.
Fox 29: Parents wrestle with lingering questions as children’s COVID vaccine is distributed
November 4, 2021
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, is quoted in this Fox 29 story about the questions parents have as the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 starts to be distributed in San Antonio. Watch story
San Antonio Report: COVID vaccines now offered in San Antonio for kids ages 5-11
November 4, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, and Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, are quoted in this San Antonio Report story that answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Read story
From the Chief Medical Officer: COVID-19 vaccine approved for children ages 5 to 11
November 3, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has endorsed the recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.