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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023

November 27, 2023

The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z

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Mpox (Monkeypox) Vaccine and Treatment Options

June 15, 2023

The viral disease mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, began spreading in the United States in 2022. Learn about vaccine and treatment options.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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What to Know About a Potential Lyme Disease Vaccine

September 7, 2022

A potential vaccine for Lyme disease is entering the third phase of clinical trials and could be available in a few years. Learn more from UPMC experts.Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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What to Know About the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

August 1, 2022

The FDA has authorized a more traditional protein-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax. Americans 18 and older are eligible for it.Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Q&A

July 13, 2023

If you're pregnant, you want to do everything you can to keep yourself and your baby healthy — and that includes staying safe from COVID-19.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

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

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The COVID-19 Vaccine in Young Kids: What to Know

August 2, 2022

Children as young as 6 months old can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness from UPMC.Read More

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How the COVID-19 Vaccine Affects Menstrual Cycles

June 20, 2022

A study shows the COVID-19 vaccine may lengthen a woman's menstrual cycle by about one day. But the change is temporary. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs: Protecting Kidney Transplant Recipients

April 11, 2022

Learn what kidney transplant recipients and their family members need to know about vaccines to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection.Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant

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How to Help Your Child Get Ready for the COVID Vaccine

March 22, 2022

Getting a shot can be scary for many kids, but here are ways to help kids and teens feel more comfortable and prepared for the COVID vaccine.Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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