COVID-19 Vaccines

On the state level, this kind of information is already published regularly.

Older Pennsylvanians, who are supposed to be among the first in line to get the vaccine, are also struggling with clunky and disjointed online signups.

The announcement comes as the Philadelphia teachers union has staged a citywide protest against the school district for its attempt to bring some teachers back into buildings.

How long is the wait to hear back? Is it first-come, first-served? What about line-jumping? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk wondered too.

Some experts see an opportunity to refocus U.S. testing less on medical precision than on mass screening that they believe could save hundreds of thousands of lives.

Because of the priority schedule for early eligibility, the gender imbalance is likely to continue for a while.

Some counties received less vaccine, but Mauldin says state officials have to distribute equitably.

Despite being among the most at risk, some lack transportation, access to chain pharmacies, and internet connections to get vaccine appointments.

Caregivers must take steps to make sure those with limited communication and social skills stay safe because other conditions put them at higher risk.

Kenney administration officials have been declining to answer questions, citing the ongoing inspector general investigation. It’s not a valid excuse, the IG’s office said.

J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a massive international study.

Business leaders at a chamber of commerce seminar got advice on encouraging workers to get their vaccine, including offering possible financial incentives.

Montgomery County officials on Wednesday asked for the public’s patience as it continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents who are eligible under Phase 1A.

After Philadelphia’s Health Department broke ties with PFC, it had to quickly set up a mass clinic to finish inoculations. That effort began Wednesday.

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.