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A general view of the American Psychological Association headquarters in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2020 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
(Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA via Reuters)
NPR
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American Psychological Association says it’s sorry for perpetuating systemic racism

The American Psychological Association is seeking to make amends for past wrongs.

5 years ago

Santiago Esparza is vaccinated by a nurse
Health

Thousands of Delaware kids 5 to 11 eligible to get Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

The shots will be available at some pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, and at four state-run vaccine sites.

5 years ago

Colin Sweeney gets a COVID-19 vaccine, with his mother to his right
NPR
Health

Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids. Here’s why doctors say do it now

Physicians weigh in on what you need to know about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and how to think about the risks and benefits of vaccinating your kid.

5 years ago

Students are vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Philadelphia Zoo
Health

Philadelphia orders thousands of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children

More than 20,000 doses of Pfizer’s vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds have been ordered, to be administered as soon as they are received.

5 years ago

A young Israeli receives a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Roll up your sleeves: Kids’ turn arrives for COVID-19 shots

Pediatricians’ offices, pharmacies, hospitals, schools and health clinics were poised to begin the shots after the final OK late Tuesday.

5 years ago

A critical care nurse administers an anti-viral medication to a COVID-positive patien
Health

How common are serious breakthrough COVID cases, really?

The short answer is: They’re still extremely rare. But experts warn that the way we talk about the vaccine has set it up to seem like a failure.

5 years ago

Classroom at University of Delaware
Health

COVID-19 on steady decline in Delaware amid concerns about variants, flu season, or another ‘curveball’

Cases and hospitalizations have dropped substantially since mid-September, but with colder weather and holidays approaching, health officials remain concerned.

5 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine clinic. (World Image / BigStock)
Health

U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

The announcement came only hours after a CDC advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be given to children ages 5 to 11.

5 years ago

Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine for young children is a lower dose formulation of the companies' adult vaccine. It was found to be safe and 90.7% effective at preventing COVID-19. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty)
NPR
Health

CDC advisors recommend Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for children ages 5 through 11

CDC advisors reviewed data showing it's safe and 90.7% effective, They say the benefits outweigh the risks in this age group.

5 years ago

The reception area at the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity
Health

Black Doctors Consortium to offer COVID-19 vaccine for kids, pending CDC approval

Once the CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, the Black Doctors Consortium’s primary care clinic will be ready to start administering shots.

5 years ago

The Red Cross Blood Donation Center on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Hospitals in Philly are facing a serious blood shortage. How it’s affecting patients and how you can help

Faced with the worst blood shortage in a decade, blood banks in the Philadelphia region are urging people to donate and to encourage others to do the same.

5 years ago

PFAS are toxic chemicals commonly found in clothing and non-stick cookware like teflon. York County homeowner Nathan Volpi found out getting his water tested was neither easy nor cheap (Wallace McKelvey/PennLive)
Radio Times
Health

Regulating toxic “forever chemicals”

The EPA is beginning to regulate toxic PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals" that are in industrial and household products and have been found in our water and food.

Air Date: November 2, 2021 10:00 am

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Students wearing face masks line up to enter Christa McAuliffe School
Health

COVID vaccine for younger kids already being packed, shipped

By vaccinating children, the U.S. hopes to head off another coronavirus wave during the cold-weather months when people spend more time indoors.

5 years ago

Odili Odita's , ''Field and Sky'' mural at Penn Medicine's Pavillion faces a long bank of windows looking out to a landscaped green area
Health

UPenn designed its newest hospital building for healing

Maya Lin and Odili Odita adorn The Pavilion with large-scale installations that consider the needs of patients and visitors.

5 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks from a podium with people behind him
Health

Gov. Wolf offers vaccinated state employees 5 days of paid leave

Gov. Tom Wolf's administration is offering more than 70,000 state employees five days of paid leave for getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of the year.

5 years ago

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