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Preventing Colds And Flu While Traveling
When it comes to traveling, there are many things that we need to think about. We have to plan for the time change and pack clothing accordingly.
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FDA Authorizes Merck Oral Antiviral For Treatment Of COVID-19 In Certain Adults
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Merck’s molnupiravir for the treatment of mild-to-modera [...]
FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment Of COVID-19
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer’s Paxlovid, nirmatrelvir tablets, and rito [...]
What We Need To Talk About When It Comes To Health
There are certain things that we need to talk about when it comes to your health. Too many people are comfortable in the life that they are living, e [...]
US Life Expectancy Drops To Lowest Level Since Second World War
Harry Wilmerding
The U.S. life expectancy dropped to its lowest level since World War II in 2020, multiple sources reported.
Life expectancy fe [...]
Taking The Pain Out Of Someone Else’s 10-Day Isolation
We’ve had to adjust to some pretty major life changes since Covid-19 has been on the scene, including nationwide lockdowns that felt more like so [...]
COVID “Here It Grows Again” New Variant Found In Southern Africa
The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent US stocks tumbling Friday as nations around the globe halt air travel, and scientists hold emergency [...]
Hillsborough Consolidates Public COVID-19 Testing, Vaccinations, Boosters, And Antibody Therapy Treatment Into One Site
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - Starting Saturday, Nov. 27, Hillsborough County will offer one public location for COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, booster [...]
FDA Approves Moderna And Pfizer Boosters For Adults
Harry Wilmerding
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines for booster shot use for adults in the U.S [...]
Hillsborough Transitions COVID-19 Sites And Updates Guidelines For Face Coverings Inside County Facilities
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. - With medical officials advising that Hillsborough County COVID-19 coronavirus transmission levels are declining, Hillsboro [...]