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  What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023

  November 27, 2023

  The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More

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  COVID-19 and the 2023-24 Flu Season: What to Know

  November 28, 2023

  With COVID-19 still around and respiratory virus season approaching, vaccination and other preventive efforts are important. Learn more.Read More

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  COVID-19 and Stroke: What to Know

  December 22, 2022

  Some people are at a higher risk of stroke after COVID-19. Learn about causes, risk factors, and ways you can prevent stroke after COVID-19.Read More

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  COVID-19 and Lung Transplantation: Know the Facts

  December 16, 2022

  In rare instances, lung damage from COVID-19 can become irreversible, which may require a single or double lung transplant. Learn more.Read More

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  Why It’s Safe to Get Donated Blood From Someone Vaccinated for COVID-19

  June 23, 2023

  Despite online misinformation, it is safe to receive blood donated by people who got the COVID-19 vaccine and people who have recovered from a COVID-19 illness.Read More

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  What to Know About the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

  August 1, 2022

  The FDA has authorized a more traditional protein-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax. Americans 18 and older are eligible for it.Read More

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  The Impact of COVID-19 on Your Child’s Heart Health

  July 20, 2022

  How can COVID-19 impact your child's heart health? Tyler H. Harris, MD, a pediatric cardiologist at the Heart Institute, is here to explain.Read More

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  COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Q&A

  July 13, 2023

  If you're pregnant, you want to do everything you can to keep yourself and your baby healthy — and that includes staying safe from COVID-19.Read More

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  The COVID-19 Vaccine in Young Kids: What to Know

  August 2, 2022

  Children as young as 6 months old can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness from UPMC.Read More

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