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February 2, 2023

COVID-19 vaccinations moving to single-shot approach

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: February 2, 2023

An FDA advisory committee voted to harmonize COVID-19 vaccines and proposed a yearly vaccination model. An expert explains the strategy.

May 17, 2022

The mane event: Hair loss from COVID-19

Written By: Andi Atkinson, UT Physicians | Updated: May 17, 2022

An expert from UT Physicians explains the root cause of hair loss from COVID-19 and the steps for treating this temporary condition.

September 8, 2021

What’s the difference between a booster shot and an additional dose?

Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | Updated: September 8, 2021

Although these terms are frequently used interchangeably, they do represent the needs of two different populations of people.

July 13, 2021

Attend and run effective virtual meetings with these expert tips

Written By: Alexis Shelly | Updated: July 13, 2021

For better or worse, the way we meet has been forever changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 9, 2021

Cold and flu numbers increasing after restrictions lift

Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | Updated: July 9, 2021

An infectious disease expert with UT Physicians and UTHealth breaks down the reason Houston is experiencing a spike in cold and flu cases.

February 24, 2021

Nurse Triage Center answers the call during arctic blast

Written By: Laura Frnka-Davis, UT Physicians | Updated: February 24, 2021

During the recent winter weather event, the UT Physicians Nurse Triage Center fielded calls from thousands of concerned Houstonians.

January 26, 2021

COVID-19 variants: What do we know?

Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | Updated: January 26, 2021

Hear from an infectious disease expert about the COVID-19 variants and what it means for the current vaccines.

January 16, 2021

Taking a swing at COVID-19: Olympic heavyweight champion advocates for vaccinations

Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | Updated: January 16, 2021

Community advocate and boxing legend George Foreman encourages others to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

August 19, 2020

Seniors and children benefit from telehealth during the pandemic

Written By: Laura Frnka-Davis | Updated: August 19, 2020

Seniors, their caregivers, and children are responding well to telemedicine during the pandemic in more ways than one.

July 21, 2020

Does your blood type affect your reaction to the coronavirus?

Written By: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | Updated: July 21, 2020

Recent studies have suggested that there may be a link between a person's blood type and their vulnerability to COVID-19. Hear from our expert on this theory.

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