Search Results for: influenza
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Flu Shot Protection: How Long Does It Last?
Flu shot protection does not last from one flu season to the next, so you need to get a new flu shot each year.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 6 Minute Read
How Long Is a Cold Contagious?
How long is a cold contagious: how it spreads, prevention, what helps a cold, when should you see a doctor?Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Flu Versus Cold: Get the Facts
Now is the season when flu and cold viruses circulate — and most people fall ill at least once or twice. Learn how to recognize flu symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Preparing for Flu Season
Flu season will soon be upon us. Joseph Lipinski, MD answers questions about the flu vaccine and discusses other steps you can take to keep you and your family safe.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Do I Have a Stomach Virus?
A stomach virus (or norovirus) is extremely contagious and makes you feel awful. However, the illness doesn't last long. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 6 Minute Read
COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy Q&A
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 6 Minute Read
What to Know About Myocarditis in Children
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle. It is a rare condition in children but can be extremely serious. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Children’s Interstitial Lung Disease?
Children's interstitial and diffuse lung disease (chILD) is a term for conditions that affect babies, children, adolescents, & teens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 8 Minute Read
Understanding Your Child’s Routine Vaccination Schedule
Use this guide to help you understand the illnesses that routine pediatric vaccines protect against and navigate the vaccine schedule for your child.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics