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.
5 years ago
Listen 4:47Philly is canceling thousands of improperly made vaccine appointments at Convention Center
The problem arose after a QR code intended for people at the Convention Center to make their second-dose appointments was shared widely.
5 years ago
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial data questioned by safety board
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the Data Safety and Monitoring Board is concerned "outdated information" may have been included in trial data.
5 years ago
After early stumbles, N.J. hotline delivers more vaccination appointments for seniors
The percentage of New Jerseyans over age 75 — the group most at risk for death from COVID-19 — who have received at least one shot nearly doubled since late February.
5 years ago
Temple University opening North Philly vaccine site for students, faculty, staff, and city residents
The clinic will be open two days a week starting March 29.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: FEMA’s Center City site will soon switch to one-shot J&J vaccine
For the next three weeks, the site will finish giving second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but will no longer administer first doses or accept walk-ups.
5 years ago
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
Although AstraZeneca’s vaccine has been authorized in more than 50 countries, it has not yet been given the green light in the U.S.
5 years ago
Who’s getting the COVID-19 vaccine, who isn’t, and why?
City and state officials promise to improve equity in vaccine distribution, but data shows a disparity. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked closer.
5 years ago
Listen 5:10The oldest Philadelphian, 108, gets her COVID vaccine
Ruth Hopson survived the 1918 flu pandemic, and is preparing to outlive COVID-19.
5 years ago
Montco opens mass vaccine clinic in Willow Grove, to serve ‘eastern end of the county’
The new location opened Friday near the Willow Grove Park Mall. It has the capacity to vaccinate 3,000 per day.
5 years ago
Philadelphia expands vaccine eligibility as supply of doses levels off
The city is broadening eligibility as places of worship opens up and more research on COVID-19 mortality comes out.
5 years ago
Biden says US to hit 100 million vaccinations goal on Friday
The Biden administration on Thursday revealed the outlines of a plan to “loan” a limited number of vaccines to Canada and Mexico.
5 years ago
First vaccine shot a breeze at Dover speedway, but does ‘hangover without the fun’ loom?
I’ve been anticipating getting a COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began. Last weekend, I was one of about 8,000 educators who got the first shot during a mass event in Del.
5 years ago
Listen 3:21New FEMA vaccine clinic could open in North Philly’s Latino hub
The clinic, likely to be located in Hunting Park, would be set up to deliver 3,000 shots per day in one of the most undervaccinated areas of the city.
5 years ago
Philly vaccine interest registry has built-in disparities, widening the racial divide
Advocates say more outreach and walk-up access could help bridge the gap.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: CHOP is approved site for COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids
Moderna will test its vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as six months old.
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