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Omicron, the Holidays & What’s to Come | Ask An Expert
Omicron, the Holidays & What’s to Come | Ask An Expert
Posted: Dec 20, 2021

Omicron, the Holidays & What’s to Come | Ask An Expert

With SMH Infectious Disease Specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD

Sarasota Memorial Infectious Disease specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD, addresses common questions about the COVID-19 Omicron variant and discusses how we can safely celebrate the holiday season, in this Ask An Expert video blog post.

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Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19: What Patients Need to Know
Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19: What Patients Need to Know
Posted: Dec 7, 2021

Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19: What Patients Need to Know

With SMH Infectious Disease experts Manuel Gordillo, MD, & Jamie Kisgen, PharmD

Many patients treated with monoclonal antibodies have questions about the investigational therapy: Should I get a booster shot? If so, when? Does it work against Omicron? Our Infectious Disease experts have answers.

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids | Ask An Expert
COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids | Ask An Expert
Posted: Nov 16, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids | Ask An Expert

With Sarasota Memorial Pediatric Hospitalist Jessie Hoang, MD

In early November, the CDC endorsed the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. We know parents have questions and concerns. For trustworthy answers, we turned to Sarasota Memorial Pediatric Hospitalist Jessie Hoang, MD, who's also a mother of 2. She answers your most common questions in this Ask An Expert video blog post.

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Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos
Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos
Posted: Oct 26, 2021

Halloween Fun for 2021 | Tips & To-dos

By SMH Senior Digital Communications Specialist Ann Key

With the COVID-19 Delta surge waning and vaccines now widely available for people ages 12 and older, the CDC has given the thumbs-up for trick-or-treating and outdoor Halloween celebrations this year. Be sure your family’s holiday is filled with fun, not fright, with these COVID-19 prevention and safety tips from the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics and the SMH-Sarasota Trauma team.

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Flu Season 2021-2022: What You Need to Know
Flu Season 2021-2022: What You Need to Know
Posted: Sep 21, 2021

Flu Season 2021-2022: What You Need to Know

With SMH Infectious Disease Specialist Manuel Gordillo, MD

Flu season is just around the corner, renewing concerns about a possible flu-COVID "twindemic." Vaccination offers the best protection from both viruses, but is it safe to get the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine? How can we tell the difference between flu and COVID-19 symptoms? Infectious Disease expert Manuel Gordillo, MD, addresses concerns about seasonal flu, COVID-19 and vaccinations in this Ask An Expert post.

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