When a child arrives at an emergency department and the clinician suspects sepsis, one of the most important first treatments is to give fluid intravenously…. Read more
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UPMC Resources for LGBTQ Patients
UPMC proudly provides care to any individual in the community, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ). The LGBTQ community… Read more
UPMC Pediatrician Explains Myocarditis
As more and more young people receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, some parents question if myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle — may… Read more
Magnet Safety: A Call to Action
On Wednesday, May 19, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is pairing with the Trainees for Child Injury Prevention (T4CIP) to spread education and awareness on… Read more
UPMC Expert Weighs in on Pfizer Vaccine Authorization for Children Ages 12-15
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday announced emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15. It is expected that… Read more