Search Results for: pediatric
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Do Parents Need to Know About Impetigo?
Impetigo is a common skin infection in young children. It's usually not serious, but you shouldn't let it go untreated. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What to Know About the UPMC Vision Institute
The UPMC Vision Institute brings together experts from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology for cutting-edge care and research.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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What to Do When Your Child Experiences Fainting and Dizziness
Fainting is common in children. Although it usually is not serious, it's important to recognize the signs and know what to do when it happens.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Are Heart Defects in Infants and Kids Diagnosed?
Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect. Learn about these heart defects in infants and children, and how they're diagnosed, and treated.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Who Is Mr. Yuk®? All About the Mean, Green, Poison-Fighting Machine
The Pittsburgh Poison Center created Mr. Yuk in 1971 to raise awareness about posion prevention. Today, people all over the world use Mr. Yuk stickers.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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What to Know About Sagging Breasts After Pregnancy
While it's normal for breasts to sag after pregnancy, breastfeeding doesn't cause breast sagging. Learn why breast sagging happens and how to deal with it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: The Importance of Medical Play for Hospitalized Children
Being in the hospital can be frightening and stressful for a child, but medical play can make a real difference in their experience.Listen Now
Categorized as: Children's Mental Health, Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Talking to Your Kids about Sex: What You Need to Know
Talking about sex with kids is vital for every parent. And it's a conversation that should happen earlier and more often than you think.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics