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    Stay Healthy: Your Guide to Fighting the Flu

    December 19, 2016

    On a mission to fight the flu this year? Read our 2016-2017 influenza guide to stay healthy this season. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

    Tagged with: flu season, home remedies, the flu

    Your Guide to Fighting the Flu
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Ah-Choo! Avoid Germs and Stay Healthy this Holiday Season

    November 27, 2014

    Learn more about how to have a healthy holiday season and avoid the germiest places, including airplane trays, tv remotes, and restaurant menus. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cold, common cold, flu, flu season, flu shot, germs, hand sanitizer, holiday travel, safe travel, wash hands

    washing hands
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    Be Happy and Healthy This Winter

    January 16, 2014

    Find useful tips for staying happy and healthy this winter from UPMC HealthBeat. Learn how to keep your skin healthy, avoid the flu, and stay in shape. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cold, cold weather, flu, flu season, flu shot, fresh fruits, hand washing, immune system, nasal spray vaccine, winter

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    Handwashing vs. Hand Sanitizer

    January 7, 2014

    Discover the pros and cons of using hand sanitizer versus handwashing, and determine which method of hand hygiene is best. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: cold, flu season, hand hygiene, hand sanitizer, hand washing

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    Know Your Flu Shot Facts

    December 9, 2013

    Are you ready for the flu season? Check out our infographic and learn all the flu shot facts you need to know Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bronchitis, CDC, death, ear infection, flu prevention, flu season, flu shot complications, flu vaccine, inactivated flu vaccine, influenza virus, live vaccine, nasal vaccine, pneumonia, sinusitis

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