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Article - 6 Minute Read
The Freemans’ Story: How Monoclonal Antibodies Helped a Married Couple
Married couple Julie and Irv Freeman both received monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The treatment helped them recover. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories
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Article - 7 Minute Read
How Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Immunocompromised People?
The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, but scientists are gathering more data on its impact on immunocompromised people. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Article - 2 Minute Read
UPMC and Heritage Valley Partner to Improve Access to COVID-19 Treatment
UPMC and Heritage Valley Health System are partnering to make the monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 more widely available on an outpatient basis in western Pennsylvania. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Do I Do With My COVID-19 Vaccine Card?
Your COVID-19 vaccine card is a medical record of your vaccination, like your childhood immunization records. Here's what to do with it. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Talking to a Loved One Who Is Hesitant to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
How do you have a conversation with a loved one who is hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are some do's and don'ts to open up the dialogue. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Why Is There a Waiting Period Between COVID-19 Vaccine Doses?
Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines against COVID-19 require a few weeks wait between the first and second dose. Here's why. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Mammograms?
Swollen lymph nodes are a rare side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine and also could affect mammograms. Learn more from UPMC experts. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Activities Are Safer After COVID-19 Vaccination?
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you may begin to resume some of the activities you've had to put off because of the pandemic. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Should Youth Athletes Wear Facemasks During COVID-19?
Parents wonder if their young athletes still must wear face masks during sports this spring and summer. UPMC and the AAP agree that the answer is YES. Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine