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.
News 4: ER doctor says to get the flu shot, may be hard to distinguish from COVID-19
September 3, 2020
Dr. Ralph Riviello, Emergency Medicine, tells the audience of News 4 San Antonio to keep a close eye on safety when it comes to high school football season and returning to in-person classes in schools, as well as to get the flu shot. Read and watch the story.
News 4: Doctors, school administrators urging flu shots amid COVID pandemic
September 3, 2020
Dr. Mandie Svatek, Pediatrics, speaks to News 4 San Antonio saying that while social distancing, mask-wearing and hand washing may help, vaccines will be vital this year and are the best line of defense against the flu. Read the story.
Texas Standard: Ask a doctor: Could upgrades to HVAC systems help businesses prevent the spread of COVID-19?
September 2, 2020
Dr. Fred Campbell, Hospital and General Medicine, continued in his service of answering listeners’ COVID-19 questions on Texas Standard, a radio program produced in the state capital in collaboration with Texas Public Radio San Antonio, KUT Austin, KERA North Texas and Houston Public Media. Read and listen to the Q&A.
KSAT 12: ‘I’m cautiously optimistic we can open schools, businesses,’: UT Health San Antonio doctor says on COVID-19 trends
August 31, 2020
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer of UT Health San Antonio, discussed staying vigilant and practicing caution during the Labor Day weekend, COVID-19 model projections and what the future looks like for our community as in-person school begins to open up. Read and watch the story.
Don’t let Labor Day become a COVID day. Mask up!
August 28, 2020
Experts urge everyone to wear masks, observe 6-foot social distance, wash hands vigorously, and avoid indoor and large gatherings.
