Express Briefing: Officials promise safety at Alamo Bowl as coronavirus worsens
Dec. 29, 2020
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Cutouts fill some end zone seats during a media tour of the Alamodome Monday afternoon to demonstrate the Covid-19 safety protocols that are in place for the Valero Alamo Bowl.Robin Jerstad, San Antonio Express-News / Contributor
Pregnant, immunocompromised or have allergies? Here s what you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines
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Mary Dixson of San Antonio participated in a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. The global trials showed few minor side effects of the vaccine, and indicated they are safe for immunocompromised people and pregnant women.Kin Man Hui /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Kendra Mack-Semler draws a dose of vaccine as UT Health San Antonio administers the first doses of Pfizer s COVID-19 vaccine with frontline healthcare members receiving shots on Dec. 15, 2020.Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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A container holding five doses is shown as UT Health San Antonio.Tom Reel /Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
San Antonio doctor explains if pregnant women should receive COVID-19 vaccine
According to the CDC, there is no data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in lactating women
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SAN ANTONIO – Some pregnant women are wondering if the COVID-19 vaccines are a safe option for them and their baby, as we move through the beginning phases of vaccine distribution.
Pfizer’s vaccine trials tried to exclude pregnant women, but as Dr. Ruth Berggren, an infectious disease doctor with UT Health San Antonio’s Long School of Medicine, told viewers during KSAT’s vaccine townhall, that did not happen.
“They tried to exclude pregnancy, but 23 people got pregnant anyway,” Berggren said. “And it was about half in the placebo and half in the vaccine arm. About nine of those decided to drop out once they learned they were pregnant. But 14 pregnant people decided to stay in the trial. So, they are being monitored.”
COVID-19 vaccine: Fact vs. Fiction
Lead hospital epidemiologist addresses vaccine safety, dosing, immunity, availability
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A brand new vaccine crafted in a new way was bound to come with questions and misconceptions.
To address those questions and misconceptions, KSAT consulted Dr. Jason Bowling. He is the lead Hospital Epidemiologist for University Health System and also works with UT Health San Antonio.
FACT #1: The COVID-19 vaccine does not and cannot cause COVID-19.
“That’s really important to recognize. This comes up with vaccines all the time. This does not contain live virus. It will not turn into COVID-19 infection,” Bowling said.