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Need Medical Care? Here’s How to Make the Right Choice
There are more choices for health care than ever before — urgent care, emergency care, your PCP, and even telehealth visits. Here, we break down your options.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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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Understanding Stages of the Common Cold
When is the worst day of a common cold? And when can you expect your common cold symptoms to ease? Learn about the typical stages of the common cold.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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What to Know About the ‘Tripledemic’
With COVID-19, the flu, and RSV circulating throughout the U.S. this fall and winter, some are worried about the potential for many illnesses.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Do I Have a Sprain or a Strain?
Sprains involve ligaments and strains involve muscles and tendons. Both cause pain and mobility problems and have similar treatments. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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What Is a Soft-Tissue Injury?
Soft tissue is any part of the body other than bones and organs which help it to move and function, such as muscles, tendons, fat, fibrous tissue, nerves, or blood vessels.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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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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What to Know About a Potential Lyme Disease Vaccine
A potential vaccine for Lyme disease is entering the third phase of clinical trials and could be available in a few years. Learn more from UPMC experts.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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