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COVID-19
Vaccine Updates
Physicians: Do you or your staff still need the
first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations? Have each medical
staff person in your practice that still needs the first dose
vaccination complete this form. Please
double check the spelling of the email address and the accuracy of
the phone number! This is NOT for your patients or the public!
BCMS Continues to Recommend Following CDC Guidelines
The Bexar County Medical Society continues to stress
the importance of wearing masks, practicing social distancing,
washing hands frequently, and receiving a vaccine when eligible as
the most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Volunteer Testimonial
"I strongly encourage you to consider
volunteering for the Metro Health COVID Mass Vaccination Clinic
held at the Alamodome. This important community project is
well-organized, runs efficiently, and significantly improves the
health of our fellow citizens. That said, I have never seen so many
people happy and excited to receive health care. Have fun while
making a difference! I did!"
- Adam V Ratner, MD, FACR
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer
Licensed Medical Professionals and others are needed for the Mass
Vaccination Clinics being held at the Alamo Dome and the Mobile
Vaccination Clinic being run by San Antonio Fire. All
vaccinators/drawers must register on the Texas Disaster Volunteer Registry (TDVR) with
the Alamo Area Medical Reserve Corps (MRC).
CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Travel for Fully
Vaccinated People
CDC recommends that fully vaccinated people can
travel at low risk to themselves. A person is considered fully
vaccinated two weeks after receiving the last recommended dose of
vaccine. Fully vaccinated people can travel within the United
States and do not need COVID-19 testing or post-travel
self-quarantine as long as they continue to take COVID-19
precautions while traveling – wearing a mask, avoiding crowds,
socially distancing, and washing hands frequently. Continue reading.
Revised Storage and Handling Instructions for the
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine - Revised: March 31, 2021
The guidelines for storage and handling of the
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has been revised by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). The information provided on the Fact Sheet
supersedes the information on the vial and carton labels. Read fact sheet.
Virtual First Tuesdays at the Capitol
Join TMA at noon on the first Tuesday of the month
(April and May 2021) for a virtual legislative update and trip to
the Capitol. TMA’s lobby team will outline issues important to
medicine and actions you can take now to make a difference.
Registration is FREE.
May 4
Free PPE Supplies
Need PPE for your practice? Let us help! Physician
practices in need of PPE, please click here to indicate your PPE
needs. Requests are filled as donated supplies are available.
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