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Local doctors will see numerous changes when treating COVID after the end of the national emergency.

With omicron’s reach into our community, it is possible that inpatient hospital...

The J&J booster is expected to boost immune response by increasing protecting against coronavirus from 70-94%.

Doctors say the community shouldn't let its guard down against the coronavirus.

Its not available yet, but a CDC Advisory Committee to vote on Wednesday for final approval. Author: Vanessa Croix Updated: 5:21 PM CDT May 11, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — This week, the FDA expanded emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine to include children ages 12 to 15. “Most importantly, it draws us this much closer to getting herd immunity for the entire population. When we say that 70 or 80 percent of the population needs to be vaccinated, that includ...

The definition of anxiety-inducing - San Antonio council members weigh one-stop sign-up portal for vaccinations FacebookTwitterEmail Barbara Washington, 65 receives her first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination on Jan. uary 29, 2021, in a drive-thru vaccination line at the Alamodome.Jessica Phelps /Staff photographer Officials with two major COVID-19 vaccine providers in San Antonio say they aren’t convinced the city needs a one-stop sign-up portal for people trying to schedule vaccinati...

Many locations across Bexar County are vaccinating by the thousands. Author: Jeremy Baker Updated: 6:38 PM CST March 11, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — Coronavirus vaccines are rolling out across Texas. The numbers have been increasing substantially over the past three months with hundreds of thousands in San Antonio being vaccinated.  Through Wednesday University Health has administered more than 178,000 doses of vaccine at its three locations: Wonderland of the Americas...

Jan 26, 2021 There are reports that foreign nationals may be traveling to the U.S. to get the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Robert Leverence with the UT Health System says its impossible to know for sure, because a citizenship check is not a requirement of the vaccine rollout. He says its not happening in hospitals, but it could be going on at mass vaccination sites, which dont check for medical history because it would delay the line. At a press conference in Houston, Gov. Greg Abbott declared t...

Local communities must wait for the state to provide them with weekly doses. But supply hasn't caught up with demand.

Those with food allergies and autoimmune disorders should talk to their doctor first.