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    When Should You Call off Work Sick?

    March 31, 2017

    You don't have unlimited sick days. So, how do you know when it's time to call off work? Ask yourself these questions before taking a sick day. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

    Tagged with: cough and cold, family health, fever, preventative care, sick days, taking a sick day, the flu

    How to decide if you're too sick to go to work
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    The Dangers of a High Fever

    October 7, 2016

    When is a fever a medical emergency? And when should you seek medical care? Find out with our essential fever treatment guidelines. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: fever, fever treatment, illness, infection, urgent care

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    Why Do I Have the Chills?

    August 31, 2016

    The chills are typically a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, and sometimes go hand-in-hand with fever. Learn more. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

    Tagged with: chills, cold and flu, fever, home remedies, illness, infections

    Learn the causes of the chills, as well as ways to treat them
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    Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

    February 2, 2016

    The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness linked to brain deformities and birth defects. Learn more about risk factors and what you can do to prevent Zika. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth

    Tagged with: CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dengue, fever, Harold Wiesenfeld MD, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, mosquito bite, pregnancy, travel advisory, Yellow Fever, zika, zika virus

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    What Do Intestines Do for the Body?

    September 6, 2015

    Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn about how your large and small intestines absorb nutrients. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines

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    Infographic: What Does Your Tongue Say About Your Health?

    June 1, 2015

    Take a look in the mirror - the color and texture of your tongue can tell a lot about your overall wellbeing. Get the facts on tongue health. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: black tongue, diabetes, fever, folic acid, infographic, iron, overall health, red tongue, sore throat, strep throat, tongue, tongue health, white spotted tongue

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    So You’ve Got the Flu…Now What?

    February 18, 2015

    So what happens when you fall victim to the flu? Follow our tips to help manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: acetaminophen, cold, cough, fatigue, fever, flu, flu relief, flu shot, flu symptoms, headache, ibuprophen, medicine, recovery, runny nose, UPMC Urgent Care

    Learn more about fibromyalgia
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    Home Remedies for Sore Throats

    December 7, 2014

    Need to know how to get rid of a sore throat? Soothe a scratchy throat with home remedies like salt water gargle, tea, apple cider & more. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: American Medical Association, antibiotics, cayenne pepper, chicken noodle soup, chicken soup, fever, gargle, herbal tea, home remedies, honey, medicine, natural remedies, Popsicle, saltwater gargle, sore throat, sore throats, swallow, swallowing

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    How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms

    November 30, 2014

    Do you know what to do when a cold strikes? Discover which medications to take for your symptoms to make yourself more comfortable. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cold, Coughing, fever, headache, sneezing

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