Search Results for: influenza
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center
Dr. Christopher Faber, Director of Outpatient Services, UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center discusses the cutting edge and individualized care available for patients dealing with a range of lung issues from mild conditions to complex diseases.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Is It Safe to Return to Daycare Amid COVID-19?
Many daycare and other child care providers are reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out risks and methods to prevent disease spread from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Myths and Facts About COVID-19
Many questions remain about COVID-19, and people are unsure of what is true about the disease. Health officials are learning more each day to provide accurate information about COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Are Transplant Patients at Risk for COVID-19?
%%excerpt_only%% Transplant recipients can be some of the most vulnerable patients for contracting diseases and infections.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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What Is a Pandemic?
The WHO defines a pandemic as “the worldwide spread of a new disease.” People do not have immunity to the new disease. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Isolation and Quarantine: What Do They Mean?
Isolation confines sick people away from well people, Quarantine confines those who were exposed to or have COVID but no symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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The Symptoms of Coronavirus: Know the Warning Signs
Coronavirus symptoms can appear two days to two weeks after exposure, according to public health authorities. Learn more from the experts.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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How Does the Coronavirus Compare with the Flu?
The novel coronavirus Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is drawing comparisons to influenza, the seasonal flu.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Safety
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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