
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.
2 years ago
Listen 4:47Pfizer vaccine’s protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says
New research out of New York found the protection of the vaccine against infection in kids ages 5 to 11 dropped from 68% to 12%.
1 year ago
Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not
At this point, one thing about the pandemic is clear: The COVID-19 vaccines, even when followed by a booster, aren't going to stop the coronavirus.
1 year ago
How can we tweak the vaccines?
Add more boosters? Redesign to anticipate new variants? Researchers are evaluating possibilities for improvement.
1 year ago
How nurses can be at the forefront of battling pandemic misinformation
Experts at Penn say nurses can play a major role by offering access to and helping patients understand accurate health care information.
1 year ago
Listen 1:15Canadian police clear Parliament street to end siege
With protesters in clear retreat, the end of the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government appeared to be in sight.
1 year ago
Many Philly restaurants, hotels ‘very happy’ with relaxed vax mandate
Restaurant and venue owners largely praised Philadelphia’s decision to immediately end the requirement to present proof-of-vaccination to dine indoors.
1 year ago
Philly drops COVID vaccine mandate for indoor dining
City officials unveiled a four-level tier system to help them determine when certain COVID-19 mitigation efforts may be lifted.
1 year ago
Philadelphia firefighters union sues city over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The firefighters union says up to 30% of its members could be suspended under the mandate.
1 year ago
What’s the holdup on COVID vaccines for kids 4 and younger?
The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.
1 year ago
Listen 5:26In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
The FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.
1 year ago
The Biden administration will pay community groups to help boost trust in vaccines
On Tuesday, the Health Resources and Services Administration is distributing $66.5 million to community groups working in 38 states and in Washington, D.C.
1 year ago
As Delaware mask mandate ends Friday, Carney urges holdouts to get vaccinated, boosted
The governor says people need to protect themselves with the mask mandate for businesses ending Friday, and for schools on April 1.
1 year ago
New Jersey officials double down on promoting boosters against COVID
Citing recent data from the CDC, officials in the Garden State will use all of their outreach strategies to promote boosters.
1 year ago
When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here’s the timeline
The first big hurdle was crossed when Pfizer shared its clinical trial data with the FDA. There are five more steps before this vulnerable population can be vaxxed.
1 year ago
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
The move could open the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots by early March.
1 year ago