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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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The Value of Pennsylvania Poison Centers
The Pittsburgh Poison Center is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained nurses and pharmacists. Call if you need help with a possible poison. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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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
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Everything You Need to Know About Centers of Excellence and Certified Recovery Specialists
Pennsylvania has the third-highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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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
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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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
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Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which OTC Medicine Should You Take?
When you have pain, whether chronic or temporary, it can interfere with your daily life. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen could both help. Read More
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