Coronavirus updates
Flu, RSV, or COVID: How to Tell Them Apart
Cold and flu season no longer feels simple. A scratchy throat used to mean a common cold. A high fever and body aches usually mean the flu. Now, with multiple viruses circulating at the same time, many families in Westchase…
COVID-19 Cases Surge As Students Return To School: What You Need To Know About The Newest Variant
COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise, with health officials tracking a significant surge as students settle into their new school year routines. In Hillsborough County and across the country, the Omicron FLiRT variants continue to be a major…
Understanding Long COVID: Characteristics, Symptoms, And Coping Strategies
Long COVID, also known as Post-COVID Conditions (PCC), is a term that encompasses an array of approximately 200 different symptoms that persist or develop after recovery from the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection. This condition has been recognized as a significant public…
How Does Paxlovid Work? (Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir)
Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) is a prescribed antiviral medication administered orally, designed to combat the symptoms of COVID-19, a viral respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It’s a branded medication that combines two antiviral drugs, namely nirmatrelvir and ritonavir. Paxlovid is…
COVID-19 And Erectile Dysfunction: What Do Recent Studies Reveal?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide, causing a wide range of health problems, including respiratory issues, fever, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell. However, recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may also be linked to sexual…