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May 14, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, was a live guest on News 4 San Antonio’s morning news show, addressing what people should know about the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, the plan UT Health San Antonio has for administering the vaccine and the importance of getting vaccinated […]
May 12, 2021
Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health Physicians, spoke to KENS 5 viewers in a story about what people should know about the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 ahead of the final approval. Watch the story.
May 10, 2021
Dr. Lisa Cleveland, School of Nursing, is quoted in this Texas Public Radio story about Casa Mia, a recovery residence that offers safe housing and support services for both women and children who have been impacted by substance use disorders. Listen to the story.
May 10, 2021
Dr. Jason Bowling, Infectious Diseases, commented as part of a KABB news story that he recommends the Pfizer vaccine for children of all ages; children in a recent study had a great response to the vaccine, with no worrisome side effects. Watch the story.
May 7, 2021
Dr. J.B. Cantey, Pediatrics, explained to the KABB TV audience that as the proportion of older adults either get immunized or have had the infection, the total number of COVID cases wane, thereby cases in children (not yet eligible to receive the vaccine) will become a bigger and bigger portion of the cases; also as […]
May 3, 2021
Researchers are now enrolling more than 200 volunteers between the ages of 10-14 years old for a 12-month study to test toothpaste. Participants will be compensated.