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  How Much Acetaminophen Can I Take?

  May 19, 2023

  Adults should take no more than 1,000mg of acetaminophen per dose, and no more than 4,000mg in 24 hours. But some people should avoid this drug altogether.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  Emergency Department, Urgent Care, or Virtual Visit? Where You Should Take Your Child When They’re Sick

  October 16, 2022

  It can be difficult to decide where to take your injured or sick child for care. Should you make a trip to the Emergency Room or Urgent Care?Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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• Article - 4 Minute Read

  High Heat? Check the Backseat!

  April 11, 2022

  Temperatures may be cool outside, yet the heat inside a closed car can climb quickly. Take these steps to prevent a heat-related tragedy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, summer

  

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  Fulminant Hepatic Failure: What Is Acute Liver Failure?

  November 9, 2018

  Fulminant hepatitis, or acute liver failure, is a type of hepatitis that causes your liver to fail very quickly. Learn more about this condition.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

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  How to Prevent Hypothermia: Symptoms and Causes

  January 9, 2016

  Hypothermia can strike at any time: Ensure your first aid kit is ready. Learn about hypothermia symptoms and causes and how you can treat it with first aid.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Safety

  Tagged with: cold-weather injuries, CPR, frostbite, hypothermia

  

• Article - 6 Minute Read

  9 Tips for Avoiding Poisonous Plants

  July 25, 2022

  Do you know which plants around your home might be poisonous? Learn which plants are toxic and read tips to avoid them.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center

  Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

  Tagged with: acorns, allergies, berries, chemical residue, emergency care, fertilizer, gardens, jimson weed, leaves, nature, nightshade, pesticide, Pittsburgh Poison Center, plants, poison, poison prevention, rash, seeds, toxic, yard care