
Health
Herd immunity, Covid shot hesitancy, and trusted vaccine ambassadors
Why are we falling short of President Biden's 70% vaccination rate target for July 4th? Also, the latest on the Delta variant and how barber shops are becoming vaccine hubs.
Air Date: June 23, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:14‘It’s gonna be close,’ Carney says of Delaware hitting 70% vaccination mark by deadline
Delaware is still about 7,000 arms short of reaching the governor’s benchmark by the Fourth of July.
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Listen 4:07Philly launches campaign to help lower high blood pressure rates among Black men
Philadelphia is kicking off a new effort to help fight what it calls a silent killer among Black men in the city: high blood pressure.
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Philly hits 70% partially vaxxed, higher than other cities — despite health department setbacks
Health officials are offering incentives and perks to close the remaining vaccination gap.
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N.J. coronavirus update: More than 4.8 million residents fully vaccinated
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A Philly doctor made the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory. Then he lost 7 staff members
Federal guidance supports employers’ right to require the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees. But doing so can be a tough decision, and a legal gray area remains.
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Listen 5:03Can the vaccine improve persistent symptoms for COVID long-haulers?
Long COVID effects are still unexplainable, and a cure is elusive. Some hope the vaccine will help. But doctors say that depends on the symptoms.
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‘Protected them to death’: Elder-care COVID rules under fire
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Einstein’s DadLab support group offers parenting resources for new fathers
When Marquise Dogan was searching online for parenting classes last year, he found DadLab, a free support group for new fathers offered by Einstein Medical Center.
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N.J. reaches vaccination milestone; new Health Department building to be named for Persichilli
As N.J. reaches its vaccination milestone, the state Health Department’s new building will be named for the commissioner who guided the effort.
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As N.J. still lags on vaccinating Black and Latino residents, Salem County tries to make inroads
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Listen 1:47Pa.’s first lady and acting physician general hold COVID-19 panel for youth
Pennsylvania’s first lady and acting physician general held a virtual panel with young leaders to educate and encourage young people to get vaccinated.
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At long last, Wilmington’s Riverside residents can walk down the block for medical care
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