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In Western PA, this year’s winter hasn’t seemed too severe compared to past seasons. While the mild temperatures we’ve been experiencing are a nice reprieve from the usual bitter cold and snow, these bursts of warmer weather can cause molds to begin growing, trees, grass and flowers to begin pollinating and, ultimately, allergy symptoms to start earlier – overlapping allergy season with the end of cold and flu season.
When everyone is sniffling, sneezing and generally feeling yucky, how can you tell if the symptoms your child is experiencing are the result of allergies, a cold or something more serious, like the flu?
Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses, with symptoms of the flu being more severe than those experienced with a cold. With both, your child may complain of a stuffy, runny nose along with a sore throat, cough and congestion. The biggest difference between the two is that, with the flu, your child will also experience a high fever that lasts for 3 or 4 days, along with headaches, fatigue and body aches. Colds and flu generally last no more than 2 weeks, but if symptoms persist for more than 10 days, you should contact your CCP pediatrician.
Allergies are not caused by a virus. Instead, allergies are your immune system reacting to a trigger, also known as an allergen. If your child has allergies and breathes in an allergen like pollen or pet dander, the immune cells in his or her nose and airways can overreact, causing the delicate respiratory tissue to swell and resulting in a stuffy or runny nose, as well as itchy, watery eyes. Seasonal allergies will suddenly arise once an allergen is present and tend to last as long as someone is exposed to that allergen, sometimes weeks or months.
With temperatures and weather constantly changing, sometimes from hour to hour, and cold and flu season still in full swing, it’s important to keep an eye on any symptoms your child may be experiencing. You and your pediatrician can then choose the appropriate treatment for your child.
With MyUPMC, you can easily manage your child’s health online. Through this free online portal, you will have 24/7 access to your child’s medical record. Learn more.
Patient families from UPMC CCP – Heritage, Hummelstown and York Memorial will continue to use MyChart as your child’s health care portal.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day. Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
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For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our quality team at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our quality team will not negatively affect your care.