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Where to Get a FREE COVID Test in Tampa Bay for Your Family

Laura Byrne - January 14, 2022 0

As COVID-19 cases surge due to the Omicron variant, you are probably struggling to find an at-home test kit or even appointment to get...

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Yes, you can get COVID twice + more Omicron questions answered

Laura Byrne - January 4, 2022 0

*Story UPDATED on January 4, 2022 to include and append additional interview with Dr. Christina Canody, BayCare Pediatric Service Line Medical Director. The highly contagious...

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Ask the Doctor: The COVID vaccine and your 5 to 11 year-old child

Laura Byrne - December 5, 2021 0

When the Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer's two dose COVID vaccine for use in children ages 5-11, it was a moment many parents...

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Your Teen and the COVID Vaccine: Expert panel at TGH answers common questions

Laura Byrne - October 27, 2021 0

After the Delta variant took a heavy toll throughout Tampa Bay and beyond, parents who were once hesitant about vaccinating their children ages 12 and older...

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When COVID and Flu Season Collide: How you can protect your family

Emily Banaitis - October 15, 2021 0

Just like clockwork, flu season is expected to arrive right on time and it's on another collision course with COVID-19 and the latest wave...

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Your child has COVID-19… now what?

Sarah Stoulil - October 15, 2021 0

It can be scary when your child has symptoms of coronavirus. Fortunately, the majority of children with COVID-19 are able to manage symptoms and...

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A reminder that screening saves lives

jim - October 11, 2021 0

Cast your mind over some of the beloved females in your life: your mom, sisters, female cousins, aunts, best friends, bridesmaids and roommates. Now...

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COVID Testing and Kids: When is it necessary and which test is best?

Sarah Stoulil - October 5, 2021 0

We are nearly two years into this pandemic and it’s important to know when to get your child tested for COVID-19. Testing is important to...

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Ask the Doctor: Respiratory illnesses other than COVID on the rise in infants

Laura Byrne - September 21, 2021 0

COVID-19 and RSV have captured the attention of new parents as cases for both were on the rise over the summer, but there are...

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Refresh Your Kitchen & Pantry with These 7 Tips

allison reynolds - September 8, 2021 0

Our kitchens have long been the heart of the home and this past year, your kitchen has probably become a classroom and office. As...

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Medical advice for School in the Time of Covid-19

Sarah Stoulil - September 7, 2021 0

When school opened last month, many of us sent our kids back in with mixed feelings, ranging from nervousness to optimism. Regardless of where...

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Doctors Urging Pregnant Patients to Get the COVID Vaccine. Here’s Why…

Laura Byrne - September 3, 2021 0

A new study suggests pregnant patients who get COVID-19 face an increased risk of severe illness, ventilation, and even death. There is also the...