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Shopping without a mask depends on where you live, despite new CDC guidelines
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said," We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some kind of normalcy." But local authorities are making their own decisions.
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The patch, the gum, lozenges, medication — it seems like there are endless ways to quit smoking. But for some people, none of them work ...
Air Date: May 14, 2021
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Sacred tobacco and American Indians, tradition and conflict
American Indians have the highest smoking rates in the country: US commercialization of tobacco continues to complicate sacred use of the plant.
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Philadelphia health commissioner resigns: Tom Farley’s rise to power and fall from grace
Mayor Kenney asked his top doctor to step down after learning he mishandled remains of MOVE bombing victims.
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‘It felt like nothing!’ N.J. 12-year-olds get their first Pfizer shots
Kids ages 12 to 15 hoping for a return to normal put their fear of needles aside to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Moorestown Mall Thursday.
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Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley resigns over mishandling of MOVE bombing remains
May 13, the day of the announcement of Farley’s resignation, which is effective immediately, is the 36th anniversary of the MOVE bombing.
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CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
The CDC will also no longer recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks outdoors in crowds.
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Pediatricians say GOP vaccination proposal in Pa. could put children, newborns at risk
The law would require doctors to let parents set their children’s immunization schedules.
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How health care in the U.S. may change after COVID: An optimist’s outlook
COVID-19 demonstrated that even in a behemoth industry like health care, change can come quickly when it's necessary.
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What parents and kids need to know about getting the Pfizer vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for kids ages 12 and up. Here’s what you need to know about how it works, side effects, and where to get the shots.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Montco on track to be below the 5% positivity rate by next week
With a five percent positivity rate within reach, the county is making a slight change to its masking policy for outdoor sports and exercises.
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CDC advisory panel recommends coronavirus vaccines for adolescents aged 12-15
The recommendation follows the FDA's extension of its emergency use authorization to children 12 to 15 of age earlier this week.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Kids 12-15 eligible for Pfizer vaccine upon CDC approval
Once the CDC director approves it as expected, New Jersey children ages 12 to 15 will be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, health officials said Wednesday.
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Persichilli defends N.J.’s long-term care policy, ongoing COVID restrictions in Senate hearing
N.J.’s top health official faced tough questions from state lawmakers Tuesday in a virtual hearing over the administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Delaware coronavirus case rates plummet to six-month low
New cases, positivity rates and hospitalizations continue to drop as Carney prepares to lift indoor capacity restrictions for dining, shopping and working.
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