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The distribution is part of a statewide emergency preparedness effort. The Limerick plant is one of Pennsylvania’s four active nuclear power stations.

Wealthy nations — including the U.S. — have begun or are considering plans to offer third shots of two-dose vaccines to their vulnerable people.

Research has shown a link between exposure to racism and birth outcomes. The terror attacks offered a unique window on the effects of anti-Arab racism.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "completely incorrect" to suggest vaccines are a personal choice with no broad implications, says Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Lost your COVID-19 vaccine card? Delaware residents can now access their vaccine history through a new online portal.

With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it's easy to forget that there's another respiratory virus poised to strike.

How do we talk to kids about aggressive sex on pornography sites and social media, and what happens if we don’t?

The Biden administration proposed rules requiring nursing homes taking Medicare and Medicaid to vaccinate workers. Medicaid is the primary payer for care.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.

A COVID resurgence and the debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers.

The Division of Public Health said that a 69-year-old Kent County man was infected.

Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.

Philips Respironics recalled devices with sound-dampening foam that degrades and can cause health issues. Replacement or repair could take 12 months.

The messages shift and can be confusing. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk talked to public health communicators about, well, communication.

It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety