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
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Kids Age 12-15 Receive COVID-19 Vaccines
Young people between the ages of 12 and 15 are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Hear from the children of several UPMC health… Read more
UPMC Partners with Schools to Vaccinate Students
With young people now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, UPMC is partnering with local schools to vaccinate students. Vaccines were recently administered at… 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
State COVID Mandates May Change, But Behaviors May Not
Gov. Wolf’s administration, in coordination with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, announced recently that all COVID-19 mitigation orders — except masking — will be lifted on Monday, May… Read more