At a press briefing today, UPMC leaders shared the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for children five to 11 years old and encouraged pregnant women to… Read more
Category: pediatrics
What we Know About COVID-19 and Myocarditis
After review of the most recent data presented at the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Dr. Brian Feingold, the medical director of heart… Read more
UPMC Children’s Trial Aims to Identify which IV Fluid is Best for Pediatric Sepsis
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
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