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When will it be your turn to get the coronavirus vaccine? Here’s a guide
It’s hard to pin down a specific answer for any one person. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk created this interactive way to figure out where you stand.
4 years ago
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FDA advisers back Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for older kids
The expert panel agreed Tuesday that the vaccine made by Moderna is safe and effective enough to give to U.S. kids ages 6 to 17.
3 years ago
Pfizer COVID-19 shot appears effective for kids under 5, FDA says
On Wednesday, the FDA will ask an independent panel of vaccine experts to debate both Pfizer's and Moderna’s vaccine data before voting.
3 years ago
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Kids under 5 could get the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of June. Here’s what you need to know
Kids under 5 may be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the end of June. Pediatricians in the region explain what you need to know.
3 years ago
Battle continues over vaccination powers for Pa. pharmacies
Since 2020, Pa. pharmacies have benefitted from emergency flexibilities, which allowed them to more easily vaccinate both adults and children. Those waivers are set to expire.
3 years ago
Moderna says its new vaccine booster shows ‘superior’ response to omicron
The "bivalent" vaccine — meaning it targets two different antigens — is Moderna's leading candidate to have an effective booster ready for fall of 2022, the company said.
3 years ago
FDA advisers back Novavax COVID shots as 4th U.S. option
It's a protein vaccine, a more conventional technology than the dominant Pfizer and Moderna shots, and the lesser-used Johnson & Johnson option.
3 years ago
Please Touch Museum launches summer campaign for kids vaccinations, health awareness
The “Ready. Set. School” campaign will have free days at the children’s museum for health awareness games and COVID shots.
3 years ago
White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
The Food and Drug Administration’s outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids.
3 years ago
CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
If the CDC agrees as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids, just like what is already recommended for everybody 12 and older.
3 years ago
FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11
The Food and Drug Administration’s action Tuesday now opens a third shot to elementary-age kids, too — at least five months after their last dose.
3 years ago
FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended prioritizing the Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J’s because of its safety issues.
3 years ago
FDA sets June meetings on COVID vaccines for youngest kids
The meeting announcement follows months of frustration from families impatient for a chance to vaccinate their little children.
3 years ago
Moderna asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for children under 6
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
3 years ago
Handful of unvaxxed Philly police officers without exemption to be placed on leave, possibly fired
An arbitration panel in February decided that officers had to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or get a religious or medical exemption.
3 years ago
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Do you need a second COVID booster? ‘It depends,’ Penn Medicine experts say
Some groups of people are eligible for second COVID-19 booster shots. But the advice around boosters can be confusing. Here’s what Penn experts suggest you know.
3 years ago
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