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Flu Vaccine and Chemotherapy: Should People With Cancer Be Vaccinated?

January 11, 2019

Can the flu vaccine and chemotherapy be combined? Here's what you need to know about flu prevention and cancer. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, flu, influenza, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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Flu Treatment and Prevention 101: Facts You Need to Know

August 14, 2018

The flu and the cold share many of the same symptoms, though they're quite different. Here's what you need to know about flu treatment and prevention. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

Tagged with: flu, vaccines

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Quiz: When It Comes to the Flu, Can You Tell Myth from Fact?

January 9, 2018

Understand facts about the flu shot before you decide to get (or forego) immunization. Take this quiz to test your knowledge. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: flu, flu prevention, quizzes, treatment options

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Flu Complications and Asthma: Symptoms, Treatment, and More

November 22, 2017

Those with asthma are more likely to face serious health complications from the flu. Learn about the effects of the flu on people with asthma. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

Tagged with: airway infections, Asthma, flu, flu virus, inflammation

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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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: flu, lung conditions, pneumonia, treating illness

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7 Effective Ways to Fight the Flu This Season

January 6, 2017

No one wants to get the flu. Fortunately there are several things that you and your family can do to keep from getting sick this flu season. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: chills, cough, flu, seasonal flu

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So You’ve Got the Flu…Now What?

February 18, 2015

So what happens when you fall victim to the flu? Follow our tips to help manage your symptoms and reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. Learn More

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: acetaminophen, cold, cough, fatigue, fever, flu, flu relief, flu shot, flu symptoms, headache, ibuprophen, medicine, recovery, runny nose, UPMC Urgent Care

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Pennsylvania Flu Outbreak: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2015

Since December, Pennsylvania has seen a sizeable uptick in the number of flu cases compared to 2013. Learn more about what this outbreak means for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health

Tagged with: David Nace MD, flu, flu outbreak, flu vaccine, H3N2, influenza, wash hands

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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