In the U.S., 1 in 9 people struggle with hunger, largely as a result of food insecurity— the inability to provide food for every member… Read more
Tag: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
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
Kids and COVID: Safety Tips for Back to School
With the 2020-21 school year approaching, many schools are preparing to safely reopen, and many families want to know how to keep their children as… 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