MedBlog

3 facts about whooping cough and tips to stop its spread

Whooping cough cases are rising worldwide, and this highly infectious bacterial infection can be fatal for infants. Sonja Bartolome, M.D., at UT Southwestern Medical Center discusses 3 key facts about whooping cough and how to reduce the risks at home and in your community.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

October 11, 2024

Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines: Who should get them and when

Along with the annual flu shot, a new COVID booster and RSV vaccine are available this fall. UT Southwestern explains who might qualify for these vaccines and when they should get them.

Julie Trivedi, M.D.

September 13, 2023

As RSV rates soar, get tips to protect new babies

RSV can cause severe illness in premature babies and infants younger than 6 months. UT Southwestern recommends simple tips to help protect little ones from the virus.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

December 6, 2022

Omicron boosters: Do I need another COVID-19 shot, and when?

How to decide if and when you should get the new COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, which targets the main Omicron subvariants. A UT Southwestern expert explains.

James Cutrell, M.D.

September 12, 2022

Sizing up the second booster: If, and when, to get another COVID-19 shot

The CDC recommended a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people 50 and over, but many people are wondering if they need it with case counts remaining low. Two UT Southwestern Infectious Diseases experts weigh in.

April 22, 2022

Straight answers on Omicron, the fast-moving COVID-19 variant

The highly contagious Omicron variant came on quickly, creating more questions and confusion. UT Southwestern experts provide answers.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D. / James Cutrell, M.D.

January 20, 2022

Understanding Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant of concern

Omicron, the highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first identified in South Africa, is coming to the U.S. Here's what you need to know, from UT Southwestern.

Trish Perl, M.D.

December 22, 2021

Fighting 8 common flu myths with facts from our experts

8 infectious diseases experts from UT Southwestern deliver the facts about the flu and how to prevent it this season.

Julie Trivedi, M.D.

November 17, 2021

Top 10 questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11

UT Southwestern explains why COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 are safe, effective, and the most effective tool we have to defeat this virus.

Jeffrey Kahn, M.D., Ph.D.

November 12, 2021

My brother delayed his COVID-19 vaccine. His health, family, and business paid the price.

Unvaccinated people are more likely to get COVID-19 and be hospitalized for it. Anthony Darrell didn’t think it could happen to him – even though his sister, a doctor at UT Southwestern, urged him to get the shot.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

September 22, 2021

Look beyond breakthrough infections to address COVID-19’s core problems

The increased focus on breakthrough infections, which remain rare and mostly mild, is obscuring the fact that vaccine hesitancy and resistance to mask wearing in public continues to fuel the pandemic.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

September 15, 2021

More kids are being hospitalized with COVID-19 daily. As parents, we can do better.

As child COVID-19 cases hit record levels, a frontline pediatrician and mom urges parents to do more to protect all kids – including hers – at school.

Jennifer Johnston, M.D.

September 10, 2021

Expert advice on school safety during the Delta surge

Children and teachers in North Texas are heading back to school, but the emergence of the Delta variant and rapidly rising COVID-19 case counts have fueled new concerns about the safety of in-person learning. UT Southwestern shares tips to keep kids safe.

Jeffrey McKinney, M.D., Ph.D.

August 13, 2021

How to talk to COVID-19 vaccine holdouts: Calm fears, correct myths

Is there anything you can say to a reluctant friend or family member to persuade them COVID-19 vaccination is the right choice for them? The short answer is: 'yes,' says UT Southwestern.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

July 22, 2021

COVID-19 vaccines: The tough questions answered by a frontline doctor

The COVID-19 vaccines are ready in record time, but we know you have questions about how they work, safety, and side effects. So here are some evidence-based answers from one of UT Southwestern's medical professional who will be among the first in line to take the shot.

Sonja Bartolome, M.D.

May 19, 2021