- Read the article from KSAT 12 Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease specialist with the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, discusses why at-home COVID-19 tests are a good extra safety precaution to have around.
- UT Health San Antonio is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently authorized the vaccine for this new age group. This means that 28 million U.S. children are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine.
- Dr. Tess Barton, pediatric infectious disease doctor at UT Health San Antonio, discussed the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, including its safety and efficacy and where you can get the shot once it is available. Watch the full Q&A on KSAT here.
- By Jane Alvarez-Hernandez and Rosanne Fohn October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a reminder to get a breast cancer screening and a time for breast cancer survivors to reflect on their journey.
- Dr. Jason Bowling, infectious disease expert at UT Health San Antonio, discusses how flu cases are on the rise and the importance on preventing the flu this season by getting your shot. Watch the full segment with News4SA here. You can get your flu shot with your primary care provider by scheduling an appointment here.
- Dr. Marcela Mazo, a breast oncologist at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, joined KSAT to discuss the importance of breast cancer screenings and the signs and symptoms women should look for to consult with their doctors. Watch the full segment with KSAT here.
- World Spine Day partners with people and organizations around the world to highlight the burden of spinal pain and disability, promote public health and advocate for the prevention and effective management of back pain and other spinal conditions.
- With more than 390,000 Texans age 65 or older living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and expected to increase nearly 30% by 2025, there is a pressing need for inclusive communities that support families touched by the degenerative diseases.
- That’s what longtime NPR journalist Kitty Eisele had to figure out when she became a full-time caregiver for her dad. After moving back to her childhood home, Kitty found herself bewildered by the medical, legal and emotional challenges of elder care. And that’s to say nothing of the time her dad headed out on a 300-mile road trip without telling her.
- Avoid the twindemic this upcoming winter by getting your flu shot this year. Right now is the best time to get your flu shot. Flu season goes through the end of March, and the vaccine’s effectiveness diminishes after about six months, so October is the perfect time to get it,” said Dr. Robert Leverence, chief medical officer for UT Health San Antonio. The best way to get your flu shot is through your primary care provider's office or through a local pharmacy.
