Vaccines Archives - San Antonio Report

COVID transmission is once again high in Bexar County; indoor masking recommended

by Raquel Torres June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The region is experiencing what public health officials call a silent surge, since at-home tests results aren’t included in official totals.

Adrian, 5, receives the recently CDC approved pediatric dosage of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 at the University Health System’s vaccine clinic at Wonderland of the America’s on Thursday. Appointments are now being accepted online for children ages five and older.

COVID vaccine finally approved for children under 5, and could be available in San Antonio next week

by Raquel Torres June 17, 2022June 20, 2022

University Health pharmacy technicians pre-dose syringes of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 at Wonderland of the America’s on Friday, September 24th, 2021.

Low interest in boosters follows drop in Bexar County’s COVID-19 cases

by Raquel Torres March 14, 2022March 15, 2022

University Health pharmacy technicians pre-dose syringes of the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 at Wonderland of the America’s on Friday, September 24th, 2021.

The FDA authorized COVID-19 boosters for all adults. Here’s what you need to know.

by Lindsey Carnett November 19, 2021November 24, 2021

Sheriff offers $100 worth of commissary goods as coronavirus vaccine incentive to jail inmates

by Jackie Wang October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

Mayor Ron Nirenberg speaks during a press conference announcing a temporary restraining order that allows city and county officials to mandate masks on Tuesday.

Bexar County passes 4,000 in COVID-19 deaths

by Jackie Wang September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

University Health vaccinates Phase 1A and 1B school district employees from nine local school districts each evening this week at Wonderland of the Americas on January 20, 2021.

FDA vaccine approval undermines state’s lawsuit against SAISD

by Jackie Wang August 23, 2021August 23, 2021

Full vaccinations now outnumber the total number of coronavirus infections in Bexar County.

Bexar County to give up to $1,000 to fully vaccinated employees

by Jackie Wang August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

Dr. Brian Alsip, University Health Chief Medical Officer, joins local officials to discuss a rise in COVID-19 cases at a Metro Health briefing at City Hall Wednesday.

Officials press unvaccinated residents to get their shots after positivity rate doubles in a week

by Lindsey Carnett July 14, 2021July 14, 2021

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, speaks at a press conference at the Wonderland of the Americas Tuesday afternoon. Mayorkas visited New Orleans and San Antonio vaccination sites to emphasize the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Homeland security chief calls San Antonio’s vaccination efforts ‘a model’

by Jackie Wang June 29, 2021June 29, 2021