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October 7, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, appeared in two interviews with KSAT 12. Dr. Leverence discussed why getting the flu shot is important, if people are able to get their flu shot and COVID-19 booster shot at the same time and the concern about a ‘twindemic’ (flu and COVID-19 viruses) this […]
October 4, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was quoted in this San Antonio Express-News article where he discussed the possibility of a significant COVID-19 winter surge, the factors contributing to the latest projections and why people’s behaviors are so important to the outcome. Read story
October 4, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, answered questions during this KSAT 12 Leading SA weekend morning show interview segment where he discussed the potential for a COVID-19 winter surge, how close we are in San Antonio to reaching herd immunity, recommendation on booster shots and the timetable for a vaccine shot […]
October 1, 2021
Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, discussed the CDC’s recent alert about pregnant women needing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in this weekly KSAT 12 Q&A segment. Watch here
October 1, 2021
Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, Pediatrics, explained why authorization for the vaccine took longer for children, the extremely rare risk of myocarditis and what medical conditions parents should consider before getting their child vaccinated in this KSAT 12 Q&A. Watch Q&A
October 1, 2021
Dr. Patrick Ramsey, Obstetrics and Gynecology, is quoted in this KSAT 12 story about the CDC’s urgent warning for unvaccinated pregnant women to get their COVID-19 shot due to the severe health risks the delta variant may impose on them and their unborn children. Watch story