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Get a fan and get vaccinated, the CDC says in its safety tips for the holidays
Getting vaccinated, keeping a mask handy and social distancing remain at the top of the CDC's guidance for people wanting to avoid the coronavirus.
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What about boosters for people who didn’t get the Pfizer vaccine?
Health experts advise patience, and caution against stressing boosters in lieu of vaccinating the unvaccinated.
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Listen 4:10Pennsylvania is among states and cities slow to spend federal pandemic aid
Many states and cities across the U.S. are getting off to a slow start in spending money from this year's coronavirus relief package.
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Heat waves are dangerous during pregnancy, but doctors don’t often mention it
With extreme heat waves on the rise in a changing climate, doctors are finding that pregnant women are particularly vulnerable.
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How a small government agency will enforce the vaccine mandate for 80 million workers
OSHA, the small, chronically understaffed federal agency in charge of workplace safety, now faces a big challenge: enforcing a federal vaccine rule covering 80 million workers
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In young children, CPR with rescue breathing leads to better outcomes, CHOP study says
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia researchers looked at data for rescue breathing vs. chest compression CPR for kids in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
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American, other airlines will require employee vaccinations
A key White House adviser talked about the matter with the CEOs of American, Delta, and Southwest, according to people familiar with the situation.
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Yelp reviews may provide key insights into patient experiences with racism
With no standardized survey available to measure patient experiences with racism, some researchers are turning to Yelp to do the work.
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US hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall
It took 3 ½ months for the U.S. to go from 600,000 to 700,000 deaths, driven by the variant’s rampant spread through unvaccinated Americans.
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Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
If cleared, Merck's drug would be the first pill shown to treat COVID-19, a potentially major advance in efforts to fight the pandemic.
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What Will It Take to Diversify Medicine?
Who becomes a physician in this country — and who never gets that chance? On this encore presentation, we explore this question a lot o ...
Air Date: October 1, 2021
Listen 50:58It’s flu shot time, even if you’ve had your COVID-19 vaccine
Flu cases have dropped to historically low levels during the pandemic. The U.S. and Europe experienced hardly any flu last winter.
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What to eat: the latest in food science
We discuss new nutrition research on our microbiome , our metabolism, and alcohol. And look at how the Big Food industry shapes what and how we eat.
Air Date: September 30, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Are you pregnant? The CDC really wants you to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The CDC says cases of COVID-19 in symptomatic, pregnant people have a higher risk of admission into intensive care and a 70% increased risk of death.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Resources offered for young people dealing with mental health challenges
Noting an increase in children dealing with anxiety and depression, N.J. launched a new corner of its COVID-19 website dedicated to resources for young people.
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