COVID-19

A new type of coronavirus, first discovered in China in late 2019, has sickened millions and caused a worldwide pandemic. The World Health Organization named the disease caused by this novel virus COVID-19.

For many, the disease has altered nearly every aspect of daily life — shuttering schools, workplaces, and large gatherings indefinitely. As you grapple with the new reality caused by COVID-19, your health has never been more critical.

The experts at UPMC share information on how to help slow the spread, stay safe when traveling in public, and make the most of your wellness while you are at home.

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What Are Nanoparticles? How Are They Used in COVID-19 Vaccines?

January 22, 2021

Some COVID-19 vaccine use nanoparticles to ensure the vaccine works properly. Find out what nanoparticles are and why they are important in COVID-19 vaccines. Read More

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?

January 21, 2021

Doctors are learning more about the long-term effects that some people experience from COVID-19, including fatigue and shortness of breath. Read More

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What’s the Difference Between Vaccines From Moderna and Pfizer?

January 19, 2021

The FDA has authorized two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, one from Pfizer and one from Moderna. Know their similarities and differences. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
Tagged with: COVID-19, preventative care, vaccine
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What Are Monoclonal Antibodies? How Are They Used to Treat COVID-19?

January 19, 2021

Monoclonal antibodies can help treat COVID-19 infections in people with mild or moderate disease. But what are monoclonal antibodies and how do they work? Watch Now

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Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

January 4, 2021

Access to COVID-19 vaccines may soon expand to people with underlying health conditions, including cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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The UPMC Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic

December 31, 2020

At the UPMC Post-COVID-19 Recovery Clinic, our experts are working to better understand the virus and provide support and access to the latest treatments and trials for patients who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pulmonology
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Should Pregnant Women Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

December 31, 2020

Multiple vaccines have received authorization for emergency use against COVID-19 in the U.S. But should pregnant women get the vaccine? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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What You Should Know About the New COVID-19 Mutation

December 28, 2020

The U.K. variant of COVID-19 is not some new kind of "super virus" — it is a mutation that has evolved as the virus has reproduced. Read More

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What Is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?

December 22, 2020

The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Learn more about what an EUA is. Read More

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