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Essential Facts About Meningococcal Meningitis

June 27, 2019

What is meningococcal meningitis? Meningitis is a potentially deadly illness, especially for children and teens. Find out more.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: bacterial meningitis, infectious diseases, meningitis, meningococcal meningitis
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Making Sense of Meningitis: Symptoms and Treatment

August 18, 2016

Meningitis is a dangerous infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Learn about meningitis symptoms and treatment options.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: infectious disease, meningitis
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Is My Child Experiencing Hearing Problems?

March 8, 2024

Signs of hearing loss in kids can be subtle. If you're worried about your child's hearing loss, early testing is vital to their learning and growth.Read More

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The Best Way to Break a Fever, According to a Doctor

August 11, 2023

A fever is your body's way of fighting off infection. But a fever can make you feel achy and miserable. Here's what you need to know about breaking a fever.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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What Is Hydrocephalus?

August 28, 2023

Hydrocephalus happens when there's too much fluid in your baby's brain and spinal cord. It's serious, but there are treatments.Read More

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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Epilepsy

August 29, 2023

Are there long term-effects of childhood epilepsy? In many cases, there are no long-term effects. You can take actions to reduce the risk of long-term effects.Read More

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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

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What Parents Should Know About Parechovirus

August 9, 2022

The CDC issued a health alert about parechovirus, an illness that commonly affects infants and children. Learn more from UPMC.Read More

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Why It Is Important to Take Your Child’s Temperature

May 12, 2022

What temperature is cause for concern? And what actions should you take before reaching out for medical assistance or advice?Read More

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