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Some people are testing positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated, but that's expected

Amazon now selling a COVID-19 test authorized by the FDA

ShopRite pharmacies to help distribute COVID-19 vaccine to New Jersey health care workers

ShopRite COVID-19 Vaccines

Philly's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will take 12 months at current pace

Philly COVID Vaccine Supply

COVID-19 vaccine dashboard will track how many vaccines are administered in the state

COVID-19 vaccination rollout moving at a snail's pace, draws criticism from Biden

Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine enters Phase 3 trial in U.S.

103-year-old woman first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in N.J. nursing homes

NJ nursing home vaccines

Scientists hope antibody treatment can prevent COVID-19 after exposure

COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

Burlington County reopening COVID-19 testing site at Rowan College Mount Laurel campus

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Irregular blood pressure could be a sign of serious heart issues, study shows

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Philadelphia rolls out COVID-19 testing truck

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What's the difference between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines?

CDC panel recommends next groups to receive COVID-19 vaccine

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COVID-19 vaccines will have side effects – that's a good thing

Black health care leaders can instill trust in COVID-19 vaccines, Virtua CEO says

FDA authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

To prevent back pain from shoveling snow, take these precautions

Safe Snow Shoveling

Who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first in Philly? Eligibility based on three key factors

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine also safe and effective, FDA analysis shows

South Jersey, Philly hospitals set to administer first COVID-19 vaccines

Cooper COVID-19 vaccine

Who gets it first? How Pennsylvania will distribute COVID-19 vaccines

PA COVID-19 vaccine order

Children's Health

When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine? 5 questions parents are asking

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths: What you need to know

Virtual diabetes prevention programs available during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes prevention programs

AstraZeneca may add a third vaccine to arsenal against COVID-19

Camden County adds three new walkup COVID-19 testing sites

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Children's Health

Childhood vaccinations have plunged during COVID – but not in the Philly area

Child Vaccines COVID-19 pandemic

FDA scientists find Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to be safe, highly effective

Almost 75% of New Jerseyans not cooperating with COVID-19 contact tracers

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Missed credit card payments could be dementia indicator years in advance, study finds

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CDC relaxes COVID-19 quarantine length, hoping for greater compliance

CDC quarantine guidelines

U.K. authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, upping the pressure on the FDA

Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency COVID-19 vaccine use in Europe

Teenagers can now download Pa.'s COVID-19 contact tracing app

COVID Alert PA app

Moderna seeking FDA authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine found to be up to 90% effective in clinical trials

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FDA grants emergency use authorization to Regeneron COVID-19 antibody cocktail

Pfizer requests emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine

'Our Community, Our Health' campaign providing free health screenings to Philly's African American residents

Health Screenings IBC

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine develops strong immune response among older adults

Pfizer to seek FDA authorization for COVID-19 vaccine 'within days'

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