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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Health Desk Help Desk
What will a COVID vaccine booster do? How do we know the timing is right?
As the federal government plans COVID-19 booster shots to strengthen waning immunity, WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk shares what you need to know.
3 years ago
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‘You start to feel less scared’: Vax Up Philly Parade draws residents for first and second doses
Philly’s latest effort to boost COVID-19 vaccinations took the form of a parade down Broad Street Sunday, with live music, soccer, and mobile clinics.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority to require coronavirus vaccinations for all employees
The public housing agency, which employs over 1,200 staffers, will be the first public housing agency in Pennsylvania to require vaccinations.
3 years ago
In-person participants must have COVID-19 vaccination for 2021 Broad Street Run
COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all in-person participants taking part in the 2021 Broad Street Run.
3 years ago
Camden County officials go door-to-door seeking arms for COVID-19 shots
Camden County uses an ice cream truck as an aide to find people to vaccinate in an area where the unvaccinated are high.
3 years ago
Citywide Camden event offers fun and vaccines before new school year
To prepare families for the new school year, the Camden City School District sponsored a community fun day that also offers COVID vaccines.
3 years ago
J&J says a booster shot for its vaccine after 6 months may have big benefits
J&J said that when it gave study participants a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose.
3 years ago
The results of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery? ‘Discouraging’
Researchers who worked with the city to organize it say the sweepstakes incentive program in June did not make a significant difference.
3 years ago
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Philly school board mandates COVID vaccine for all staff by unanimous vote
The board of education passed the resolution unanimously. Leaders have yet to set a date for when staff will have to submit proof of vaccination.
3 years ago
Camden schools to host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students, families, and residents
Hosted by the Camden City School District, the clinics are open to all district students and their families, plus city residents and workers.
3 years ago
New Jersey Gov. Murphy holds on to strong approval ratings
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy still earns high marks for pandemic management and his overall job running the state, according to the latest Monmouth Poll.
3 years ago
Why Pfizer’s FDA approval matters and what it means for vaccine mandates
The FDA announced the Pfizer vaccine is the first in the U.S. to be fully approved. Here's what that means for vaccine mandates and convincing those hesitant to get the shot.
3 years ago
ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
3 years ago
All New Jersey school and state employees must be fully vaccinated by October
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a vaccine mandate that not only covers all pre-K-12 school employees, but state workers as well.
3 years ago
New evidence points to antibodies as a reliable indicator of vaccine protection
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID shot offers. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.
3 years ago