Health
Billy Penn
Vaccines at Wawa? Not at this time, officials say, but convenience chain is ‘ready to help’
In a dream world, people would be able to get their shot with a coffee and Krimpet.
5 years ago
Health Desk Help Desk
I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What’s safe for me to do now, and what isn’t?
What does “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19 mean? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked at the new CDC guidelines, and some specific situations.
5 years ago
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New CHOP study shows how coronavirus-caused MIS-C works in young bodies
The study shows children and adolescents with the disease have a highly activated immune response, similar to that of adults with severe COVID-19.
5 years ago
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Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
The government’s top infectious disease expert lamented polling showing that Trump supporters are more likely to refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 years ago
Meet the volunteers helping Montco seniors register for COVID-19 vaccines
The Office of Senior Services is looking for even more people to staff the phone line helping seniors and those without computers pre-register for shots.
5 years ago
Asian Americans were most likely to be misclassified in coronavirus statistics, despite a disproportionate burden of infection and mortality.
5 years ago
How COVID-19 made stressing over starting college even more intense
For the Classes of 2020 and 2021, anxiety can be high if you took a gap year, or didn’t. If you applied away from home, or didn’t.
5 years ago
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Little difference in vaccine hesitancy among white and Black Americans, poll finds
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows 1 in 4 Black people do not plan to get vaccinated. Despite the attention on concern among Blacks, nearly 30% of whites feel the same way.
5 years ago
A look at how it feels to be a new mother in these pandemic times
A research team from CHOP and Penn is studying survey responses from 913 women about their experiences in pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.
5 years ago
Hesitancy, fueled by fears of adverse reactions, hinders COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Delaware
Citing polls, Gov. Carney says he fears about 20% of residents won’t get inoculated. Delawareans who are hesitant explained their reasons to WHYY.
5 years ago
Vaccine clinic for Philly immigrant communities helps bridge gaps in COVID-19 care
Friday was the first of three scheduled first-dose opportunities to take place in Center City. All vaccinations are by appointment.
5 years ago
Gov. Wolf vows all vaccine-eligible Pa. residents will get appointment for jab by end of March
The state’s vaccination supply is increasing to help meet Wolf’s goal. State officials are also helping counties set up clinics and mass-vaccination sites.
5 years ago
Billy Penn
Center City toilets are being cut from six to three, and moved down the block.
5 years ago
What Will It Take to Diversify Medicine?
Who becomes a physician in this country — and who never gets that chance? It’s a question a lot of medical schools are grappling with ...
Air Date: March 12, 2021
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Should medical schools require a standardized test for admission?
The MCAT is supposed to gauge future success. But it can also be a financial barrier to underrepresented groups.
5 years ago
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