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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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7 Backpack Safety Tips

August 22, 2014

Follow these seven backpack safety tips to help your children wear their backpacks safely and correctly. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety

Tagged with: back to school, backpack, backpack safety, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

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Back-to-School Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches

August 16, 2014

It's becoming more common for school-age children to take packed lunches to school. Learn how to make healthy choices for your child's lunch. Learn More

Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics

Tagged with: back to school, Dairy, fruits, grains, healthy food choices, healthy school lunches, MyPlate, oils, protein, Silva Arslanian MD, USDA, vegetables

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Signs, Traits, and Characteristics of Autism

April 19, 2014

Autism can cause difficulties with social interaction, communication, and behavioral issues. Learn more about autism and its signs to look for. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), back to school, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, language impairment, summer therapeutic programs, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic