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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19
When it comes to anxiety, children aren’t immune. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 32 percent of children have some sort of anxiety disorder. And many more experience daily stress or worries. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is a Pandemic?
The WHO defines a pandemic as “the worldwide spread of a new disease.” People do not have immunity to the new disease. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Social Distancing During a Public Health Crisis
When an infectious disease is spreading in a community, one protection is social distancing. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
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Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnant Women?
Pregnant women are at greater risk from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Safety
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Isolation and Quarantine: What Do They Mean?
Isolation confines sick people away from well people, Quarantine confines those who were exposed to or have COVID but no symptoms. Read More
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How Does Hand Hygiene Help Against Disease?
The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds for disease prevention. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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The Symptoms of Coronavirus: Know the Warning Signs
Coronavirus symptoms can appear two days to two weeks after exposure, according to public health authorities. Learn more from the experts. Read More
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How Does the Coronavirus Compare with the Flu?
The novel coronavirus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is drawing comparisons to influenza, the seasonal flu. Read More
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Do Facemasks Prevent Disease? New Guidelines on Facemasks in Public
Most disposable surgical facemasks do not completely protect against infection. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety