Philly says stay home if you feel sick. But for many that comes at a cost

Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick days, which give people time off to deal with short-term illnesses like the flu.

They're pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.

The vaccine program is open to all county residents and offers shots for COVID, flu, RSV and other diseases.