Health Desk Help Desk
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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Pfizer shots protect kids from severe COVID even in omicron
Pediatricians say the back-and-forth results may seem confusing but that parents need to understand the shots are still the best way to prevent serious illness.
3 years ago
Pfizer 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%.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
Health Desk Help Desk
How can we tweak the vaccines?
Add more boosters? Redesign to anticipate new variants? Researchers are evaluating possibilities for improvement.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
Listen 1:15
Canadian 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 years ago
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In 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years ago