Halloween masks might look a little different this year but careful measures to stay safe from COVID-19 can ensure a happy, healthy holiday. “I think… Read more
Category: pediatrics
UPMC Children’s Leads Consortium to Identify Neurological Side Effects of COVID-19 in Kids
A rare but concerning link has been discovered between COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a delayed immune system overreaction that can be… Read more
There’s Still Time: Immunize Kids before School Starts
COVID-19 has been tremendously disruptive. But there is one area in particular where UPMC clinicians say disruption could cause dire consequences – childhood immunization requirements…. Read more
Cases of Rare Inflammatory Syndrome in Kids Reported in PA – Are We Seeing It Locally?
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health counted 17 reports of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) throughout the state. Dr. Zac Aldewereld, a pediatric… Read more
Kids, Cancer and Superbugs: Study Investigates How Bacteria Mutate in Vulnerable Patients
Antibiotic-resistant infections – caused by so-called “superbugs” – are a leading threat to human health worldwide and pose a particular risk to people with immune… Read more