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Article - 3 Minute Read
Sickle Cell Disease Screening: Why It’s Necessary
The National Institutes of Health recommended all newborns be screened for sickle cell disease in the late 1980s. It took until 2006 to be mandated in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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UPMC School Partners Land on ‘America’s Healthiest Schools’ List
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh partnered with about 70 western Pennsylvania schools as part of the national Healthy Schools Program during the 2018-19 academic year. A handful of them recently received recognition. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Questions About Infants Food Risk
Why can't babies have honey? When can babies have peanut butter? UPMC answers infant food-safety and allergy questions for you. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, Women's Health
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Video
Vaccine Myths and Facts: Here Are the Top Reasons to Have Your Child Vaccinated
Is it safe to give a child vaccines? Here's the evidence — and why you should vaccinate your child. Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Quiz
Lyme Disease Quiz: Do You Know the Facts?
More than 30,000 people get Lyme disease in the U.S. every year. Learn the facts from the experts at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Start Quiz
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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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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Article - 1 Minute Read
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Ranks #8 in Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll
Nearly 200 children’s hospitals from across the United States were evaluated and only 10 were named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. Learn more about how UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Ranked #8. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Baby Eczema: Understanding and Treating Eczema in Children
Does your child suffer from a recurrent rash? You may be dealing with baby eczema. Here's how to identify and manage eczema in children. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Skin Care
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Article - 2 Minute Read
New Vaccinations for Older Kids: When Are Kids Done With Vaccines?
Many parents are surprised to find that children need new vaccinations and boosters well into their teen years. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
