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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

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Ebola: What You Need to Know

October 13, 2014

Learn more about Ebola and the 2014 outbreak, including the symptoms and risk, how Ebola spreads, and how the CDC is increasing security measures. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: Amesh Adalja, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ebola, flu, Guinea, infectious disease, Liberia, Sierra Leone, United States, UPMC Center for Health Security, West Africa

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5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

September 22, 2014

Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system

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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

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Categorized as: Pediatrics

Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing

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Germs in the Classroom

August 31, 2014

Check out this infographic to learn where germs lurk the most at school and discover ways to stay healthy and germ-free this school year. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

Tagged with: back to school, classroom, colds, Coughing, diarrhea, flu, food, germs, infographic, respiratory illnesses, school, sneezing, video, weakened immune systems

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Why Should I Get A Flu Shot?

August 28, 2014

Learn more about influenza, more commonly known as the flu, and discover the symptoms and types of flu. Find out what strains are covered in the vaccine. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: avian influenza, bird flu, flu, flu shot, flu vaccine, H1N1, H5N1, influenza, Type A Flu Virus, Type B Flu Virus, Type C Flu Virus, UPMC Urgent Care

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Stomach Pain: When to Worry About Stomach Ache

June 24, 2014

Most stomach pains are usually harmless, but some can lead to serious medical issues. Learn more stomach pains and what to watch out for. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: abdominal pain, bowels, diarrhea, flu, gas, gastroenterologist, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, stress, vomiting

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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