Public Health

Health officials and pediatricians say the slow uptake among hesitant parents for the 5-11 age group could extend to the youngest children too.

The White House wants more people to get vaccines, booster shots and COVID tests — especially with the new omicron variant here. A new plan will provide some new incentives.

The lawyer for one of the pastors said the Delaware Constitution took health emergencies into account when it mandated the “free exercise of religious worship.”

Nearly 38 million people are living with HIV, including 1.2 million in the U.S.

A person in California became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the COVID-19 omicron variant, the White House announced Wednesday.

Today is World AIDS Day, an annual opportunity to show support for people living with HIV and honor those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses.

There have been no reports of the omicron variant in Philadelphia. But health officials warn city residents to take caution, as the variant will likely find its way here.

The city’s rate for 5- to 11-year-olds is still below the national average.

What's the U.S. doing to watch out for the omicron variant? Here's the work underway and the challenges that experts say may slow down the country's efforts.

What we know and don't know about the new COVID variant omicron?

The state of Mississippi is asking the court to overturn those decisions and uphold its law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.

Pfizer's CEO says the vaccine maker has asked federal regulators to authorize boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds.

Among the policies being considered is a requirement that all air travelers to the U.S. be tested for COVID-19 within a day of boarding their flight.

The FDA isn’t bound by the panel’s recommendation and is expected to make its own decision before the end of the year.

Pennsylvania’s school mask mandate was set to expire on Saturday. Now, the state Supreme Court said the mandate can stay in place while a lawsuit plays out.