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  • Artículo - 6 Minute Read

    Ebola: What You Need to Know

    October 13, 2014

    Learn more about Ebola and the 2014 outbreak, including the symptoms and risk, how Ebola spreads, and how the CDC is increasing security measures. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: Amesh Adalja, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ebola, flu, Guinea, infectious disease, Liberia, Sierra Leone, United States, UPMC Center for Health Security, West Africa

    Ryan Levy, MD, chief of thoracic surgery at UPMC Passavant
  • Galería

    5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

    September 22, 2014

    Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system

    flu shot
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    Respiratory Virus Spreads to East Coast

    September 15, 2014

    Enterovirus D68 is a virus that causes severe respiratory problems in children. Learn more about the virus, its symptoms, and treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: Asthma, breathing, children, cold, Coughing, Enterovirus D68, flu, ill, respiratory, sickness, virus, Wheezing

    Mom comforting son
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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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    Why Should I Get A Flu Shot?

    August 28, 2014

    Learn more about influenza, more commonly known as the flu, and discover the symptoms and types of flu. Find out what strains are covered in the vaccine. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: avian influenza, bird flu, flu, flu shot, flu vaccine, H1N1, H5N1, influenza, Type A Flu Virus, Type B Flu Virus, Type C Flu Virus, UPMC Urgent Care

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  • Infografía

    Stomach Pain: When to Worry About Stomach Ache

    June 24, 2014

    Most stomach pains are usually harmless, but some can lead to serious medical issues. Learn more stomach pains and what to watch out for. View Infographic

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bowels, diarrhea, flu, gas, gastroenterologist, heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, stress, vomiting

    when to seek care for stomaches
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Be Happy and Healthy This Winter

    January 16, 2014

    Find useful tips for staying happy and healthy this winter from UPMC HealthBeat. Learn how to keep your skin healthy, avoid the flu, and stay in shape. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cold, cold weather, flu, flu season, flu shot, fresh fruits, hand washing, immune system, nasal spray vaccine, winter

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