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What Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?
Respiratory syncytial virus is one of the most commonly contracted viruses and one of the most contagious. How can you protect yourself and your family?Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders of the red blood cells. Learn about life with sickle cell disease from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Pregnancy and Flu Shots: What Expectant Parents Should Know
Discover answers to the most common questions about pregnancy and flu shots, and learn how to best protect a newborn from the flu.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Children and the Flu
When school is in session, kids come home with sniffles, coughs, vomiting, and diarrhea. Here are tips for managing these illnesses at home.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Essential Facts About Meningococcal Meningitis
What is meningococcal meningitis? Meningitis is a potentially deadly illness, especially for children and teens. Find out more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Hype Can Kill: The Flu Shot Does NOT Cause the Flu
One of the most devastating myths I hear about the flu vaccine is that it can give you the flu. “I t the flu vaccine once, and I t the flu, so I’m never getting the shot again.” This is something patients say too often. And it’s simply not true. See why the flu shot does not cause the flu in our blog!Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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8 Steps to Safety in the Hospital
During your stay at UPMC, we want to give you the best care possible. Help us keep you safe by following these simple safety tips. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
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Measles Virus: What Are the Symptoms? And How Can You Stay Safe?
Measles was once among the most common childhood diseases. Then it disappeared. What is measles, and why is the disease back?Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Living With Cystic Fibrosis: What You Need to Know Now
Living with cystic fibrosis is challenging. But lung transplantation could be an option when CF has damaged the lungs. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant