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How Does COVID-19 Affect Older Adults?
Older adults make up the largest group of people getting COVID-19 and having serious health problems from it. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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How Does COVID-19 Spread?
When a person infected with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or talks, it releases droplets into the air. Learn more about the virus's transmission. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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How Does COVID-19 Affect Children?
Children can get sick from COVID-19 and spread the virus. Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 and children's health. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Are Transplant Patients at Risk for COVID-19?
%%excerpt_only%% Transplant recipients can be some of the most vulnerable patients for contracting diseases and infections. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Coping With Coronavirus: How to Manage COVID-19 Anxiety
Nearly 40 percent of Americans have some type of anxiety disorder. Many more people experience stress, worries, or concerns. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Safety
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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
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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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