Public Health

Wealthy nations — including the U.S. — have begun or are considering plans to offer third shots of two-dose vaccines to their vulnerable people.

New Jersey forbade districts from offering virtual learning. But in Pennsylvania, it’s allowed — and many districts are taking advantage.

GOP lawmakers have been pushing bills that would further restrict abortion and the debate is poised to become key in Pennsylvania’s 2022 gubernatorial race.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "completely incorrect" to suggest vaccines are a personal choice with no broad implications, says Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion as a crime, a landmark ruling that clears the way for the legalization of abortion.

Lost your COVID-19 vaccine card? Delaware residents can now access their vaccine history through a new online portal.

To guard against the coronavirus’ delta variant force, the council will resume virtual hearings starting Sept. 17.

With all the talk about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, it's easy to forget that there's another respiratory virus poised to strike.

With the global pandemic still in the spotlight, more than 200 leading health journals say climate change is an even more urgent threat.

The Biden administration proposed rules requiring nursing homes taking Medicare and Medicaid to vaccinate workers. Medicaid is the primary payer for care.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.

A COVID resurgence and the debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers.

The Division of Public Health said that a 69-year-old Kent County man was infected.

Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.

The messages shift and can be confusing. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk talked to public health communicators about, well, communication.