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  Zika in Pennsylvania? Preventing Zika at Home

  July 16, 2016

  Is the Zika virus in Pennsylvania? Even as the number of Zika cases grows internationally, the risk of contracting the virus in PA is highly unlikely.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health

  Tagged with: Birth Defects, infection, Mosquito-borne illness, 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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  Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

  February 2, 2016

  The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness linked to brain deformities and birth defects. Learn more about risk factors and what you can do to prevent Zika.Learn More

  Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dengue, fever, Harold Wiesenfeld MD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, mosquito bite, pregnancy, travel advisory, Yellow Fever, zika, zika virus