Health
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
Listen 49:00Why Pfizer’s FDA approval matters and what it means for vaccine mandates
The FDA announced the Pfizer vaccine is the first in the U.S. to be fully approved. Here's what that means for vaccine mandates and convincing those hesitant to get the shot.
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ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Veterans affected by news out of Afghanistan: Mental health resources
The news and images coming out of Afghanistan have sparked local veterans to reach out for help with their mental health.
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New evidence points to antibodies as a reliable indicator of vaccine protection
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID shot offers. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.
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FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
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