COVID-19 Vaccines

The nonprofit Public Health Management Corp. offered vaccines to its 3,000-member staff, many of whom aren’t eligible yet.

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.

Scientists say vaccinations need to be as fast as possible to prevent more contagious coronavirus variants from taking over.

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.

With vaccine still scarce, and eligibility differing from place to place, some people have easier access to "extra" doses than others. Careful, ethicists warn.

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.

The federal government plans to release new guidance next week about how to safely reopen schools in the midst of the pandemic.

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.