Vaccines

Benjamin Franklin Smallpox

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

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

Vaccine passport bill vetoed by Wolf

City Honors Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium with Magis Award

Black Doctor's COVID Consortium Magis Award

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

Immunity COVID-19

Philly Vax Sweepstakes awards cash prizes to first group of winners

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

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

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

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

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

Corporations encourage employee vaccination but stop short of mandates

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

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

Pennsylvania mask mandate

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

New Jersey relaxes COVID-19 workplace restrictions

NJ COVID-19 workplace guidelines

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

Fully vaccinated people no longer need face masks indoors or outdoors, CDC says

Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students now that Pfizer's shot is authorized for kids 12 and up?

Philly aims to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions on June 11, but first an incremental step toward that goal

Philly Reopening June 11

Rowan University offering students incentives to get COVID-19 vaccine ahead of fall semester

Rowan University COVID-19 vaccines

The coronavirus 'doesn't discriminate by age:' Serious cases on the rise in younger adults

Severe COVID-19 Millennials

NJ Transit offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites

Pennsylvania will remove COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day

Pennsylvania Lifting Restrictions

New Jersey to end most COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Memorial Day

New Jersey COVID-19 restrictions

CVS and Walgreens have wasted more vaccine doses than most states combined

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 'highly effective' at preventing hospitalizations among seniors, CDC confirms

Pfizer reportedly selling its large campus in Montgomery County

Independence Blue Cross offering help to members seeking COVID-19 vaccines

CDC loosens mask requirements in updated guidance on wearing face coverings outdoors

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