Search Results for: immunizations
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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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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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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
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Coronavirus: What You Need to Know About COVID-19
A new type of coronavirus, first reported in 2019, is becoming one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases. Learn more at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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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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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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New Peanut Allergy Guidelines for Infants
Your baby may not be showing signs of teeth yet, but it’s not too early to discuss the new peanut allergy guidelines with your pediatrician.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Life After Receiving a Liver Transplant
More than 30 million Americans have some type of liver disease. For many, a liver transplant may be their only hope. Learn about life after transplant.Read More
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant