Family Health

Curious about your health? Battling the flu or another ailment? Family health topics deal with the everyday health matters that affect us all. Find information on routine medical care, disease management, and keeping your whole family healthy. Topics include first aid, cold and flu, injury prevention, and much more.

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Keeping Your Kids Safe at Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 6, 2020

Cleaning and sanitizing your home can help you prevent COVID-19, but cleaning products can be poisonous. Use these tips to keep kids safe. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Myths and Facts About COVID-19

April 2, 2020

Many questions remain about COVID-19, and people are unsure of what is true about the disease. Health officials are learning more each day to provide accurate information about COVID-19. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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How Does COVID-19 Affect Older Adults?

April 2, 2020

Older adults make up the largest group of people getting COVID-19 and having serious health problems from it. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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How Does COVID-19 Spread?

April 2, 2020

When a person infected with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or talks, it releases droplets into the air. Learn more about the virus's transmission. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19

March 21, 2020

When it comes to anxiety, children aren’t immune. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 32 percent of children have some sort of anxiety disorder. And many more experience daily stress or worries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Does COVID-19 Affect Pregnant Women?

March 13, 2020

Pregnant women are at greater risk from COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn more from the experts at UPMC Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Isolation and Quarantine: What Do They Mean?

March 12, 2020

Isolation confines sick people away from well people, Quarantine confines those who were exposed to or have COVID but no symptoms. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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How Does Hand Hygiene Help Against Disease?

March 12, 2020

The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds for disease prevention. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Infectious Diseases
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: COVID-19
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Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which OTC Medicine Should You Take?

March 11, 2020

When you have pain, whether chronic or temporary, it can interfere with your daily life. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen could both help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: chronic pain conditions, headache, NSAID, pain, UPMC Pain Management Center