Public Health
NPR
Confused by CDC’s latest mask guidance? Here’s what we’ve learned
The CDC shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.
4 years ago
Should teens get vaccinated? These Philly high schoolers say yes, please
A new student-led vaccine collective called Philly Teen Vaxx is hoping to combat vaccine hesitancy in young people — one clinic at a time.
4 years ago
NPR
Just 12 people are behind most vaccine hoaxes on social media, research shows
Researchers have found just 12 people are responsible for the bulk of the misleading claims and outright lies about COVID-19 vaccines that proliferate on social media.
4 years ago
Delaware launches vaccine outreach for kids in Wilmington
Kids ages 12 and up will get a chance to get their COVID-19 vaccine this Sunday at The Warehouse teen center in Northeast Wilmington.
4 years ago
NPR
Shopping without a mask depends on where you live, despite new CDC guidelines
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said," We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some kind of normalcy." But local authorities are making their own decisions.
4 years ago
When the pandemic ends, Philly must retain eviction prevention
Lauren P. McKenna, Catherine Carr, and Joseph A. Sullivan urge the city to invest $3 million in eviction prevention funding to contain the housing crisis.
4 years ago
Billy Penn
Philadelphia health commissioner resigns: Tom Farley’s rise to power and fall from grace
Mayor Kenney asked his top doctor to step down after learning he mishandled remains of MOVE bombing victims.
4 years ago
‘It felt like nothing!’ N.J. 12-year-olds get their first Pfizer shots
Kids ages 12 to 15 hoping for a return to normal put their fear of needles aside to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Moorestown Mall Thursday.
4 years ago
Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley resigns over mishandling of MOVE bombing remains
May 13, the day of the announcement of Farley’s resignation, which is effective immediately, is the 36th anniversary of the MOVE bombing.
4 years ago
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Pa. coronavirus update: Citizens Bank Park will return to full capacity in June
Tailgating will also return when Citizens Bank Park returns to 100% capacity on June 12. Here’s what else you need to know.
4 years ago
CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors
The CDC will also no longer recommend that fully vaccinated people wear masks outdoors in crowds.
4 years ago
WITF
Pediatricians say GOP vaccination proposal in Pa. could put children, newborns at risk
The law would require doctors to let parents set their children’s immunization schedules.
4 years ago
NPR
How health care in the U.S. may change after COVID: An optimist’s outlook
COVID-19 demonstrated that even in a behemoth industry like health care, change can come quickly when it's necessary.
4 years ago
What parents and kids need to know about getting the Pfizer vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine is now approved for kids ages 12 and up. Here’s what you need to know about how it works, side effects, and where to get the shots.
4 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Montco on track to be below the 5% positivity rate by next week
With a five percent positivity rate within reach, the county is making a slight change to its masking policy for outdoor sports and exercises.
4 years ago