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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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Herd Immunity and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Herd immunity means enough people in a community are immune to a disease, which can limit the disease's spread. Find out more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness
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What Is Messenger RNA?
Two of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the United States use messenger RNA technology. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Health Topics A-Z
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Chemotherapy vs. Immunotherapy: What’s the Difference?
There are many treatment options available to cancer patients. Depending on your type of cancer, your oncologist might recommend chemotherapy or immunotherapy.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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‘Extraordinary Work’: How Pittsburgh Is Leading the Way in the Fight Against COVID-19
Disclaimer: At UPMC HealthBeat, we strive to provide the most up-to-date facts in our stories when we publish them. We also make updates to our content as information changes. However, education about COVID-19 can shift quickly based on new data, emerging variants, or other factors. The information in this story was accurate as of its…Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Do I Have the Flu or COVID-19?
Many symptoms are similar for both flu and Covid-19, which makes it hard to know which you might have. Paying close attention to your symptoms can help you decide what you should do.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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UPMC Develops Potential Anti-COVID-19 Drug From Antibody Component
Scientists are using an antibody component to create a drug, Ab8, that could be used to treat and prevent COVID-19.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19
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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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Getting Flu Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Most people recover from the flu at home on their own. But others may need a doctor or emergency care. Here's how to safely get UPMC care during the pandemic.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z