Health
In-person participants must have COVID-19 vaccination for 2021 Broad Street Run
COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all in-person participants taking part in the 2021 Broad Street Run.
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This is the Voice, The Voice Catchers
John Colapinto, author of This is the Voice, joins us to talk about the extraordinary architecture of our sonic sounds. Then, Joseph Turow on his new book, The Voice Catchers.
Air Date: August 27, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Children’s mental health gets millions in funding from the Biden administration
Since the start of the pandemic, emergency departments around the country have seen a proportional rise in children showing up in the midst of mental health crises.
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Camden County officials go door-to-door seeking arms for COVID-19 shots
Camden County uses an ice cream truck as an aide to find people to vaccinate in an area where the unvaccinated are high.
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100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless U.S. changes its ways
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1, according to the nation's most closely watched forecasting model.
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A salmonella outbreak has spread to 17 states and it’s linked to Italian meats
There is an active investigation underway, but no recalls have been announced.
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Citywide Camden event offers fun and vaccines before new school year
To prepare families for the new school year, the Camden City School District sponsored a community fun day that also offers COVID vaccines.
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The rural southern region is the state’s most conservative. The agency calls it a health care desert in dire need of a center offering women’s reproductive services.
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Philly health officials monitor effects of mask and COVID vaccine mandates
Vaccinations are up a bit, Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole says, and if the mask rules work, new infections should level off soon.
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More Americans are reaching out for mental health support — but can’t get it
The pandemic has made people more open to seeking help, a new survey finds, but cost and difficulty in finding a mental health care provider are still big obstacles.
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J&J says a booster shot for its vaccine after 6 months may have big benefits
J&J said that when it gave study participants a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose.
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Don’t stop testing: Advice for business leaders hoping to bring workers back amid new COVID rise
Some of Delaware’s top business leaders heard from experts about returning employees to the office as the state’s COVID cases continue to climb.
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The results of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery? ‘Discouraging’
Researchers who worked with the city to organize it say the sweepstakes incentive program in June did not make a significant difference.
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Listen 1:33Best face masks for kids? Focus on comfort and a snug fit
This year, face masks are on most parents' list of back-to-school supplies. But which ones are most effective? Here's how to choose the right one for your child.
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Coronavirus update and WHYY’s Half Vaxxed: The story of Philly Fighting Covid
Will we see more vaccine mandates, and when? Dr. Bettigole joins us. Also, a new podcast that explores how a 22-year old with no experience got a sweet distribution deal.
Air Date: August 24, 2021 10:00 am
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