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Article - 3 Minute Read
Children and the Flu
When school is in session, kids come home with sniffles, coughs, vomiting, and diarrhea. Here are tips for managing these illnesses at home. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Gallery
2019 Cold and Flu Guide: Treatment, Prevention, and More
Get helpful tips, tricks, and remedies for when sickness strikes. Learn from UPMC experts how to prevent and treat the cold and flu. Learn More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Flu Vaccine and Chemotherapy: Should People With Cancer Be Vaccinated?
Can the flu vaccine and chemotherapy be combined? Here's what you need to know about flu prevention and cancer. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 1 Minute Read
How to Properly Cover a Sneeze or Cough
Though you can't see them, the germs from your sneeze spread farther than you think. Learn how to properly cover your sneeze and prevent the spread of illnesses. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Flu Treatment and Prevention 101: Facts You Need to Know
The flu and the cold share many of the same symptoms, though they're quite different. Here's what you need to know about flu treatment and prevention. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Do Foods with Vitamin C Really Prevent Colds?
You feel a cold coming on, so you boost your vitamin C. But does taking supplements or eating foods with vitamin C really prevent colds? Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
4 Important Vaccines Adults Shouldn’t Skip
Older adults and seniors need protection against infectious illnesses just like children do. Vaccines are essential. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Quiz
Quiz: When It Comes to the Flu, Can You Tell Myth from Fact?
Understand facts about the flu shot before you decide to get (or forego) immunization. Take this quiz to test your knowledge. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Flu Complications and Asthma: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Those with asthma are more likely to face serious health complications from the flu. Learn about the effects of the flu on people with asthma. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health