Vaccines

Charles Barkley says pro athletes who refuse COVID-19 vaccine are 'selfish'

Delta much more contagious than other COVID-19 variants, CDC document says

N.J. urges residents to wear masks indoors when COVID-19 transmission is more likely

Many parents won't vaccinate young kids due to safety concerns, poll finds

NFL sends clear message on COVID-19 vaccine as Eagles open training camp

NFL COVID-19 vaccine Eagles

U.S. is split between the vaccinated and unvaccinated – and deaths and hospitalizations reflect this divide

Should fully immunized people wear masks indoors? An infectious disease physician weighs in

Indoor Masks Delta

Could COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy derail a postseason push for the Phillies?

Delta variant accounts for 83% of new U.S. COVID-19 cases, CDC says

How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?

Delta variant makes it even more important to get a COVID-19 vaccine, even if you've had the coronavirus

Experts predict a rise in sexually transmitted infections this summer

Pennsylvania counted 500,000 duplicate COVID-19 shots, officials say

COVID Pennsylvania Revisions

Benjamin Franklin championed science after a smallpox divided Colonial America over inoculation

Benjamin Franklin Smallpox

Missed your second COVID-19 shot? With Delta variant spreading, Philly officials say better late than never

The mRNA technology used in COVID-19 shots may yield a more effective flu vaccine

Gov. Wolf vetoes proposed vaccine passport ban, health secretary restrictions

COVID booster shots might not be needed for Pfizer, Moderna vaccine recipients, new research shows

Immunity COVID-19

City Honors Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium with Magis Award

Black Doctor's COVID Consortium Magis Award

A mix-and-match approach to COVID-19 vaccines could provide logistical and immunological benefits

Philly Vax Sweepstakes awards cash prizes to first group of winners

N.J. eclipses initial COVID-19 vaccination goal ahead of schedule

Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine found to be highly effective, safe in Phase 3 trials

Phillies offering free tickets to fans who get Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week

Phillies Vaccine Incentives

With Philly Vax Sweepstakes, city residents have chances to win up $50,000 for getting their COVID-19 shots

Villanova University requiring all students, employees to be fully vaccinated by August

Villanova University COVID-19 vaccine

I'm fully vaccinated but feel sick – should I get tested for COVID-19?

Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus?

N.J. to close down COVID-19 vaccination mega-sites

Penn mandates all faculty, staff must be fully vaccinated by August

Penn employees COVID-19 vaccine

How does full FDA approval differ from an emergency use authorization?

CVS giving away free vacations, Super Bowl LVI tickets to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations

CVS COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes

Why do we get shots in the arm? It's all about the muscle

Philly may incentivize COVID-19 vaccines by offering $50 utility credits

Corporations encourage employee vaccination but stop short of mandates

Pennsylvania to lift COVID-19 mask mandate ahead of Fourth of July

Pennsylvania mask mandate

New Jersey relaxes COVID-19 workplace restrictions

NJ COVID-19 workplace guidelines

Think like a virus to understand why the pandemic isn't over yet – and what the US needs to do to help other countries

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine found to be effective, safe for adolescents, study shows

Paying people to get vaccinated might work – but is it ethical?

Half of Pennsylvania adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Homebound Vaccination Program aims to provide COVID vaccines to the elderly, people with disabilities

COVID-19 vaccine home visit

New Jersey seeks to end COVID-19 public health emergency in June

NJ COVID-19 public health emergency

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