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Finn Washburn, 9, receives an injection of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in San Jose, Calif., in November. Now the pharmaceutical companies are seeking authorization to give kids a booster dose of the vaccine. (Noah Berger/AP)
NPR
Health Care
Kids
Medicine
Public Health

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize booster shots for kids ages 5 through 11

Pfizer and BioNTech are poised to formally ask the Food and Drug Administration to authorize the first COVID booster shot for kids ages 5 to 11.

4 years ago

People arrive at a COVID-19 testing station
NPR
National
Public Health

Most Americans have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, the CDC reports

So many people caught the omicron variant over the winter that almost 60% of everyone in the U.S. — including most children — now have antibodies to the virus in their blood.

4 years ago

A closeup of Vice President Kamala Harris
Government
Public Health

Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not ‘close contact’

The White House said Tuesday that Harris tested positive on both rapid and a PCR tests, and said she “has exhibited no symptoms.”

4 years ago

A lab technician at a Pfizer factory inspects Paxlovid tablets
NPR
National
Public Health

Biden will make Paxlovid, a highly effective COVID drug, available to more pharmacies

The antiviral pill is available to patients older than 12 who have tested positive for COVID and are at risk for developing a severe case of the disease.

4 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Delco lawmakers call Crozer Health saga ‘disappointing,’ ‘corrosive’

Crozer Health, the four-hospital system in Delaware County, has been shrouded in controversy over the past two weeks — and local legislators are not happy.

4 years ago

People are gathered around a table with art supplies.
Gender
Health Care
Home & Family

ARTZ event to recognize the impact of COVID on caregivers with loved ones with dementia

ARTZ is a nonprofit providing support for caregivers with loved ones dealing with dementia. COVID has amplified the need to offer support.

4 years ago

Listen 5:59
Travelers wearing face masks at PHL Airport
Health Care
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly ends mask mandate, days after reinstating it

The abrupt reversal comes days after people in the city had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.

4 years ago

Travelers sit in a waiting area at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport
NPR
Public Health
Transportation

Here’s why you might still want to wear masks on public transport

You don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks.

4 years ago

An illustration of mushrooms
The Pulse

The Hidden Powers of Fungi

When you hear the word fungi, chances are mushrooms come to mind: button mushrooms, maybe portobellos, or chanterelles. But so much of th ...

Air Date: April 22, 2022

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Dr. Donnita Scott says the Test to Treat program is a no-brainer for people with peole starting to experience COVID-19 symptoms. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health

COVID testing and treatment ‘right on the spot at no extra charge’ at Delaware clinic

The Newark Urgent Care Center is the first facility in Delaware to participate in the federal ‘Test to Treat’ initiative.

4 years ago

Washington’s landlord-tenant law shrugs at tenants and winks at landlords, especially when it comes to mold. Not so in New York and California. (AndreyPopov)
The Pulse
Housing
Commentary

In rainy Washington state, weak laws squash tenants’ rights to mold remediation

Washington’s landlord-tenant law shrugs at tenants and winks at landlords, especially when it comes to mold. Not so in New York and California.

4 years ago

Listen 07:08
(Pixelvario/BigStock)
The Pulse
Biology
Explainers

Could magic mushrooms cure COVID-related smell loss?

Users report that psilocybin restored their sense of smell. We ask scientists what could explain this seemingly healing effect.

4 years ago

Listen 15:37
People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Health Care
6abc

Philadelphia will lift recently reinstated indoor mask mandate

Officials are strongly recommending masks still be worn indoors. Further details will be announced Friday morning.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline. (Mark Henninger / Imagic Digital)
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly area finally off the ‘worst 25’ list for ozone pollution, but still gets failing grade

The American Lung Association says while ozone levels are improving, levels of particulate pollution are less promising.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at the Metal Worker’s Local Union No. 19 in Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Government
Media
Public Health

Mayor Kenney defends mask mandate return in online video

Mayor Jim Kenney decried the ‘Trumpian’ politicization of vaccines and mask mandates during an online video interview with the Washington Post.

4 years ago

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