San Antonio Express-News: ‘A dynamo’: UT Health San Antonio’s Dr. Barbara Taylor switched from focusing on HIV research to battling COVID

November 8, 2021

Dr. Barbara Taylor, Infectious Diseases, is the subject of this “San Antonio Lights” profile in the San Antonio Express-News. Dr. Thomas Patterson, chief of infectious diseases, and Dr. Joshua Hanson, associate dean for student affairs in the Long School of Medicine, are quoted. Read story 

From the Chief Medical Officer: Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines now available

November 5, 2021

UT Health San Antonio offers COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. Convenient appointments can be scheduled online for both children and adults.

KSAT 12 Q&A: Dr. Ruth Berggren says data shows vaccines for children show 90% protection from COVID-19 symptoms

November 5, 2021

Dr. Ruth Berggren, Infectious Diseases, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics, appeared on this weekly KSAT 12 Q&A. Dr. Berggren said the vaccines for children are showing promising results, and are offering 90% protection against COVID-19 symptoms. Watch Q&A

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

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