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Just Booked a Trip? Here’s How to Stay Healthy Abroad
To minimize your risk of becoming seriously ill during international travel, it is important to find out which immunizations you need for travel. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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7 Tips for Staying Healthy on Long Flights
From plane-hopping pathogens to jet lag, travelers confront a wide array of health risks while flying. Stay healthy with these tips. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Zika Vaccine? Learn About Pitt’s Zika Breakthrough
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are moving closer to developing a Zika virus vaccine for expecting mothers. Learn More
Categorized as: Women's Health
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Is Zika Curable? Understanding the Long-Term Affects of Zika
Is Zika curable? The virus has been linked to several serious birth defects and can also be transmitted via sexual contact. Learn more. Learn More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Making Sense of Meningitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Meningitis is a dangerous infection of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Learn about meningitis symptoms and treatment options. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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The Link Between Zika and Birth Defects
Does Zika cause birth defects? Learn more about the risk of birth defects from Zika — and what expecting mothers can do to protect themselves. Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health
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Zika Virus: Updates, Facts, Essential Information
Looking for Zika updates? Check back in with UPMC HealthBeat to learn about Zika symptoms, travel warnings, and guidelines for pregnant women. Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
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Hepatitis C: A Deadly Infectious Disease
New, highly effective treatments can cure the vast majority of Hepatitis C infections in a matter of months. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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Measles Outbreak: Why Vaccination is Key
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
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics