KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks about Moderna booster recommendation by FDA panel

October 20, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, answered questions as part of KSAT 12’s weekly Q&A segment. She discussed the latest information regarding the Moderna booster recommendation by the FDA panel and news about a COVID-19 oral medication from Merck. Watch Q&A

KENS 5: Formal authorization for Johnson & Johnson booster shot impending as vaccination rates increase

October 19, 2021

Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this report on KENS 5 on pending authorization of a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shot. Watch story

KENS 5: Downtown COVID-19 memorial taken down as hospitalization numbers drop, San Antonians continue to vaccinate

October 19, 2021

Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was interviewed for this KENS 5 story where he encouraged San Antonians to get vaccinated against the coronavirus and to not let their guards down yet. Watch story

The Dallas Morning News: ‘All the more reason to get vaccinated’: Colin Powell’s death illustrates need to protect vulnerable

October 19, 2021

Dr. Jan Patterson, Infectious Diseases, is quoted in this Dallas Morning News story saying COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalization and death, and the unvaccinated are about 11 times more likely to die from the coronavirus. Read story

Spectrum News 1: Vaccinating Texas

October 18, 2021

Dr. Tess Barton, Pediatrics, was interviewed for this Spectrum News 1 story. Watch story  

KSAT Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren talks about Moderna booster recommendation by FDA panel

October 15, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, discussed the Moderna booster recommendation by the FDA panel in this weekly KSAT 12 Q&A. Watch story