Search Results for: immunization
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Article - 5 Minute Read
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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Flu Shot Tips: What You Should Know Before and After Getting Vaccinated
The best way to avoid getting the flu is through a flu shot. Here's what you should know about getting one.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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Article - 11 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Keeping Children Safe During Flu Season and COVID-19
Dr. Marian Michaels, Professor, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, UPMC Children’s Hospital discusses steps families should take to keep children safe from both flu and COVID-19, as well as the signs and symptoms of each virus.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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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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Article - 15 Minute Read
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Pittsburgh Vaccine Trials Unit
A leading UPMC physician discusses efforts underway in Pittsburgh to develop and test potential COVID-19 vaccines.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What Is UPMC’s Role in the Operation Warp Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Trials?
UPMC is enrolling participants in a trial of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Learn more about the vaccine trails.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness
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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
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Getting the Care You Need Despite COVID-19
Dr. Francis Solano, President, Community Medicine Division, UPMC discusses the importance of receiving medical care despite COVID-19 and the extensive measures UPMC doctors offices and hospitals are taking to keep patients safe.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast