Coronavirus updates
Early Detection Of COVID-19 Symptoms In Fall
Fall in Florida is a season of community, cooler weather, and exciting activities like festivals and family gatherings. However, it’s also a time when respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, become more common. As families come together and local events thrive, the…
Cold, Flu, Or COVID-19: How To Tell The Difference
Every year, as people deal with symptoms like scratchy throats, sniffles, and body aches, there’s often a common question—Is it a cold, the flu, or COVID-19? These illnesses can share overlapping symptoms, which can create a lot of confusion when…
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…
Understanding And Responding To The BA.2.86 (Pirola) COVID-19 Variant
In the ever-evolving landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers like us here at TGH Urgent Care continually adapt to emerging challenges. The emergence of new variants, such as BA.2.86, nicknamed Pirola, has prompted renewed attention and vigilance. In this…
Familiarize Yourself With COVID Symptoms For The Upcoming Fall Season
Key Insights by TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track: Anticipate an increase in COVID cases, hospitalizations, and fatalities during the fall and winter. COVID symptoms continue to vary in severity, with common signs including a sore throat, fever, and…
What Is Long COVID?
By the close of February 2022, almost 60% of the U.S. population had developed SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, indicating prior infection with COVID-19. For individuals who recover, SARS-CoV-2 presents significant enduring physical and mental challenges. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
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…