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4 Important Vaccines Adults Shouldn’t Skip

May 3, 2018

Older adults and seniors need protection against infectious illnesses just like children do. Vaccines are essential. Read More

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Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: influenza, Pertussis, Pinnacle Health, pneumonia, shingles, vaccine, Whooping Cough
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Pneumonia Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors

February 10, 2017

Pneumonia is an infection that can affect one or both lungs. Knowing how to recognize pneumonia symptoms is critical to your health. Read More

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Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: flu, lung conditions, pneumonia, treating illness
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Recovery from H1N1: Sonja’s Story

December 21, 2016

Learn how the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute helped one woman recover from debilitating illness. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: H1N1, Patient Stories, pneumonia, respiratory illness, UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
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Chest Pain: Why Does My Heart Hurt?

February 15, 2015

What should you do if your heart hurts? Chest pain can be caused by many different conditions, and it's important to find out what's causing yours. Learn More

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Tagged with: aortic dissection, arrhythmia, broken rib, chest pain, coronary artery disease, heart, heart attack, heart pain, heart rhythm problems, heart valve condition, heart valve problems, pneumonia, rib fracture
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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

4 Important Vaccines Adults Shouldn’t Skip

Pneumonia Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors

Recovery from H1N1: Sonja’s Story

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