
Health
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
Now the FDA will have to decide if there’s enough evidence that the shots are safe and will work for younger children like they do for teens and adults.
4 years ago
Syphilis cases in Delaware County increase significantly, health officials say
Delaware County syphilis cases are at the highest they’ve been in 20 years.
4 years ago
While COVID summer surge is waning, more mandates in the works
Not wanting to lose momentum, government leaders and employers are looking at strengthening and expanding vaccine requirements.
4 years ago
‘Avoid the double whammy’: Montco offering free flu shots alongside COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh called getting a flu shot this year “more important than ever” to keep families safe amid the ongoing pandemic.
4 years ago
Philly extends deadline for health care, university staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID
Health care workers, and university faculty, staff, and students, must have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15. Here’s what else you need to know.
4 years ago
Camden County preparing to open another mega-site for COVID booster shots
As the call for boosters intensifies, Camden County is not planning to use the college mega-site it used the first time around because students are in class.
4 years ago
Want to take friends on joyride around Dover speedway’s Monster Mile?
The event is being held to get more Delawareans vaccinated. The rate is now 79% for all adults, but barely half of younger adults have gotten their first dose.
4 years ago
Why is it so hard to get a COVID test in Philly?
Frustrated residents and some providers describe high demand, but the city has no plans to add capacity.
4 years ago
J&J seeks FDA clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
J&J said it filed a request with the FDA to authorize boosters for people 18 and older who previously received the company's one-shot vaccine.
4 years ago
Ship’s anchor among possible causes of California oil spill
A major oil spill off the coast of Southern California fouled popular beaches and killed wildlife while crews scrambled Sunday, to contain the crude before it spread further.
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N.J. coronavirus update: South Jersey now leads the state in the number of infections
South Jersey has seen an increase in COVID infections; double what the positivity rate was one year ago.
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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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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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