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What Is Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily medication to prevent HIV infection through sex or IV drug use. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
UPMC Study Shows Multidisciplinary Team Approach Increases Survival and Decreases Socioeconomic Disparity in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
UPMC study shows multidisciplinary approach increases survival and decreases socioeconomic disparity in pancreatic cancer treatment in low-income patientsRead More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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What Is the Senior Flu Shot?
Older adults are more likely to develop complications from flu than younger adults. Getting the senior flu shot reduces your risk of catching flu this season.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Treatment Options for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression affects more than 10 percent of mothers. Find out more about the condition and how it can be treated at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Women's Health
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COVID-19 Vaccine Myths and Facts
With multiple potential vaccines awaiting emergency use authorization in the United States, find out more about the process from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Flu Vaccine Ingredients: Are Flu Shots Safe?
Parents may have questions or concerns about the ingredients in flu shots. Find out about these ingredients and how they keep flu vaccines safe and effective.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Multiple COVID-19 vaccine candidates could receive approval for emergency use from the FDA. Here, get answers to some frequently asked questions about vaccines.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Why Getting the Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever
Even though the flu shot cannot prevent COVID-19, the pandemic makes it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. Here's why.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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How Do Vaccine Trials Work?
Vaccines prevent the deaths of millions of people each year. But before being given widely, they have to go through testing. Learn how the trial process works.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Family Health, Living and Wellness