Every year, from fall to early spring, the flu causes up to 40,000 hospitalizations among U.S. children. Yet, although the Centers for Disease Control and… Read more
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UPMC Children’s Fights Food Insecurity in Western Pennsylvania
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
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