Health
5 ways to stop summer colds from making the rounds in your family
Perhaps the only respite pandemic closures brought to my family — which includes two kids under age 6 — was freedom from the constant misery of dripping noses, and sneezes.
3 years ago
As CDC relaxes COVID rules, Philly schools double down on reopening plan
Philadelphia District and union officials voiced support for a full reopening under new CDC recommendations that distancing shouldn’t be a barrier for bringing students back.
3 years ago
Air Date: July 9, 2021
Listen 49:49Fauci says current vaccines will stand up to the delta variant
"No matter what study you look at, the protection against severe disease leading to hospitalization is always well within the 90%, regardless of the study," Fauci said.
3 years ago
Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
They said that another shot within 12 months could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
3 years ago
Why The Delta Variant Is Hyper-Contagious: A New Study Sheds Light
After months of data collection, scientists agree: The delta variant is the most contagious version of the coronavirus worldwide.
3 years ago
Some Philly teens still don’t want the vaccine. Others are making the case
Philadelphia native Lamar Reed interviews his peers to find out how they feel about getting vaccinated.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Health ambassadors successful in increasing vaccination rates
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, over the past four weeks, vaccination rates are up 9% in Ewing, 15% in Perth Amboy, and 11% in Passaic.
3 years ago
Delta is now the dominant coronavirus variant in the U.S.
The good news is the vaccines being used in the U.S. all appear to be highly effective at protecting against serious disease, hospitalization and death.
3 years ago
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Air Date: July 6, 2021
Listen 13:11Is the pandemic really winding down? And if not, how will we know when it is?
Are vaccination rates in themselves a sign that the worst is over? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked about the numbers.
3 years ago
You could save a child from drowning this summer. Here’s how
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 3,900 people die from unintentional drowning in the US each year — with one in five under 14-years-old.
3 years ago
Ticks suck. Here’s a guide to identifying them and avoiding bites
Tick-borne diseases are at an all-time high, with about 50,000 cases reported each year — and far more going unreported.
3 years ago
Temple physicians learn mindfulness to cope with the trauma of treating COVID
Witnessing so much suffering and loneliness took a toll, so Temple Hospital’s Practitioner Wellness Committee sought a program to help.
3 years ago
Europe in vaccination race against COVID-19’s delta variant
Countries across Europe are scrambling to accelerate coronavirus vaccinations and outpace the spread of the more infectious delta variant.
3 years ago