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The Facts About Concussions and Young Children

March 21, 2016

In toddlers and young children who don???t have the verbal skills of an adult, information to diagnose a concussion can be difficult to obtain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: children, concussion, infographic, symptoms
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Preventing Playground Head Injuries

June 15, 2015

Concussion symptoms in younger children present differently. Learn more from the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: children, concussion, concussion management, head injury, pediatrics, playground, slides
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Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key

February 4, 2015

Find out how common vaccinations, such as the MMRV vaccine, can help prevent outbreaks of formerly eradicated diseases, such as the measles outbreak in CA. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
Tagged with: chicken pox, children, immunization, infectious disease, measles, measles outbreak, MMRV, mumps, rubella, vaccinate, vaccination, vaccine, varicella
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How Does Media Use Affect Your Child?

September 27, 2014

Learn about the lasting impact overexposure to media devices can have on your kids and discover a family plan to help limit your child's daily media time. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: American Academy of Pediatrics, cell phones, children, electronics, Internet, media devices, media exposure, media use, movies, pediatrics, screen media, television, videos
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Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

September 15, 2014

Enterovirus D68 is a virus that causes severe respiratory problems in children. Learn more about the virus, its symptoms, and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Pediatrics
Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing
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Mistaken Identities – Poison Prevention

March 15, 2014

Many household products can look similar through a child's eyes. Learn more about childhood poison prevention tips and other household health hazards. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: children, Mr. Yuk, Pittsburgh Poison Center, poison, poison prevention
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4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

January 10, 2014

Read four useful tips for teaching your children how to eat healthy from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Ann Meyers RD LDN, calories, children, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, ice skating, kids, moderation, physical activity, skiing, sled riding, unhealthy food, winter activity

The Facts About Concussions and Young Children

Preventing Playground Head Injuries

Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key

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How Does Media Use Affect Your Child?

Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

Mistaken Identities – Poison Prevention

4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

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