CDC expected to give final approval on new COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA gave its approval for the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer on Monday.
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The FDA gave its approval for the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer on Monday.
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
A maternal RSV vaccine could be a big benefit to families and ERs, doctors say.
Pfizer’s experimental RSV vaccine would be given in late pregnancy so mothers can pass antibodies onto their babies to protect against the virus.
Pfizer working to combine both vaccines into one shot.
The panel will next vote on rival Moderna's version of the booster update, to be used in adults only
The BA.5 variant is responsible for almost all of the new covid-19 infections in the United States.
A local pediatrician spoke with Eyewitness News on Tuesday night about what she wants to see before the approval is given.
If cleared by the FDA, 19 million children under the age of 5 will have access to a COVID vaccine.
Health officials welcome boosters going into the holiday season since there's been a 35% spike nationwide in new cases in recent weeks and hospitalizations up 6%.
Drugmaker Pfizer said Friday its experimental pill designed to fight coronavirus reduced the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk patients taking part in a trial of the drug.
A CBS News poll showed only about a third of parents -- 37% -- will get their kids vaccinated if it's authorized; 26% say maybe; and 35% will not.
Coren says while some parents are jumping on the opportunity right away, others are hesitant.
The dose for young children is just one-third of the Pfizer shot already recommended for everyone 12 and older.
In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisers, Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11.
Pfizer and BioNTech said Thursday they are seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
President Joe Biden wanted boosters to be available for everyone this week. That's not happening.
The FDA's decision to reject Pfizer's booster shot request for the majority of Americans may have surprised some, but one local nurse says he expected it.
The big issue right now is the delta variant and increasing infection rates mainly among people who aren't vaccinated.
Expanded authorization of the Pfizer vaccine means 85% of the U.S. population would be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection lasts at least six months after the second dose, the companies said Thursday.
Clinical trial results of Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine showed its efficacy is 100% and it is well tolerated in youths ages 12 to 15, the companies said Wednesday.
The error could mean more than 100,000 people will need appointments rescheduled, state health officials said Wednesday.
Pennsylvania is reporting more than 9,600 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
The first batches of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in Philadelphia and other locations around the region Monday.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
After an early taste of summer in Philadelphia, temperatures are expected to drop more than 50 degrees.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
Buying everything children need can be expensive, but there are ways to save by buying gently used items.
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Comcast Spectacor and governor of the Flyers, says being the grand marshal is one of the biggest honors of his life.
More than two dozen cats and kittens were rescued from extreme hoarding conditions in a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Meet Dan Hilferty, an influential businessman in Philadelphia, the governor of the Flyers and a proud of his Irish heritage. This Sunday, Hilferty has a new title that he may be most proud of. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the story.
There was a line outside before The Westmont, formerly the Westmont Diner, opened its doors for a soft opening on Thursday. The restaurant is no longer calling itself a diner, saying it's taking the diner experience up a notch. This is the first time it's opened since a fire tore through the kitchen last year, sparking a renovation and rebrand. Jan Carabeo reports.
If you're looking for a way to save some cash, a huge consignment sale just kicked off in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Wakisha Bailey reports from the Just Between Friends pop-up event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Lines are getting longer at some checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport after the Terminal C security checkpoint was temporarily closed due to TSA staffing constraints related to the partial government shutdown. Brandon Goldner reports.
Video from Citizen shows smoke coming from a rowhome on the 600 block of East Sanger Street in the Lawncrest section of Northeast Philadelphia.