Ask the expert: Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for young children?

November 1, 2021

On Oct. 26, the Food and Drug Administration approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11. The decision will now go before the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) for a final recommendation Nov. 2-3.



Fox 29: UT Health San Antonio addresses Covid vaccine for young children

October 29, 2021

Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, spoke to Fox 29 San Antonio viewers during a live, interview segment where she discussed what parents and caregivers need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. She discussed the process to administer the vaccines for kids this […]