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How to Build a Travel First-Aid Kit

August 7, 2023

Your travel first-aid kit should include items to treat an injury or illness during your trip. Learn more about what to include from UPMC.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Discovery
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How To Prevent Lyme Disease And Tick Bites

August 16, 2022

By avoiding tick bites, you can avoid Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Here's what to wear, what repellant to use, and how to check for ticks.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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Beware of Tick Bites: What To Do If You Find a Tick on Your Child

June 23, 2021

Child has a tick bite? Don't panic. Instead, follow these rules to safely remove the tick.Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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Common Insect Bites & Stings in Central Pennsylvania

January 1, 2018

Look out for bug stings in Central PA and how to avoid these stings on your next nature walk/hike. Visit AllBetterCare Urgent Care today if you get stung!Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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The Link Between Zika and Birth Defects

July 10, 2016

Does Zika cause birth defects? Learn more about the risk of birth defects from Zika — and what expecting mothers can do to protect themselves.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: Birth Defects, CDC, infectious disease, Microcephaly, Mosquito-borne illness, zika
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Zika Virus: Myths vs. Facts

July 8, 2016

How much of a threat does the Zika virus really pose? Decipher fact from myth with our guide to Zika.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: Mosquito-borne illness, viral infection, zika virus
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Zika Virus and Pregnancy: Risk Factors and Prevention

July 5, 2016

The Zika virus can cause severe birth defects in unborn babies. Learn what pregnant women can do to protect themselves from this mosquito-borne condition.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: Birth Defects, Mosquito-borne illness, pregnancy, women's health, zika
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How to Stop Mosquito Bites: Tips and Tricks

July 1, 2016

Protecting yourself from mosquito bites can help you avoid dangerous mosquito-borne illness. Prevent bug bites with these simple tips.Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

Tagged with: bug bites, illness prevention, infographic, mosquitos, outdoor safety, summer safety tips
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When to Seek Help for a Bee or Wasp Sting

April 29, 2024

When should you seek medical treatment for a bee or wasp sting? Learn which kinds og stings can be treated at home and which treatment.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: 911, bee sting reaction, bee stings, Consideration, insect stings, wasp stings