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  Measles Virus: What Are the Symptoms? And How Can You Stay Safe?

  March 24, 2024

  Measles was once among the most common childhood diseases. Then it disappeared. What is measles, and why is the disease back?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: effects of measles on the body, measles vaccination, what are measles

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key

  February 4, 2015

  Find out how common vaccinations, such as the MMRV vaccine, can help prevent outbreaks of formerly eradicated diseases, such as the measles outbreak in CA.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: chicken pox, children, immunization, infectious disease, measles, measles outbreak, MMRV, mumps, rubella, vaccinate, vaccination, vaccine, varicella

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  Day Care Syndrome: Keeping Your Kids Healthy in Child Care

  August 29, 2023

  Is your child sick all the time? Day care may be the reason why. Learn about how to respond to common day care illnesses.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Is My Child Experiencing Hearing Loss?

  May 25, 2023

  Caregivers can mistake the signs of hearing loss in kids for learning problems. Being aware of the signs and seeking treatment can help your child thrive.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Is a Preconception Doctor’s Appointment?

  May 2, 2023

  A preconception doctor's appointment is the first step toward a healthy pregnancy. Learn more about who should have this appointment, when to have it, and why.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery, magee

  

• Article - 5 Minute Read

  Why It’s Safe to Get Donated Blood From Someone Vaccinated for COVID-19

  June 23, 2023

  Despite online misinformation, it is safe to receive blood donated by people who got the COVID-19 vaccine and people who have recovered from a COVID-19 illness.Read More

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  Categorized as: COVID-19

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Baby’s First Trips to the Doctors

  August 15, 2022

  A new baby means lots of trips to the doctor in the first two years. Pamela Schoemer, MD from UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics explains why the visits are important and what you can expect.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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• Article - 8 Minute Read

  Understanding Your Child’s Routine Vaccination Schedule

  April 5, 2022

  Use this guide to help you understand the illnesses that routine pediatric vaccines protect against and navigate the vaccine schedule for your child.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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• Article - 5 Minute Read

  The COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11: What to Know

  June 30, 2022

  The FDA and CDC have authorized COVID-19 vaccination for children who are 5-11 years old. Here's what to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

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