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.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
More than a dozen people were arrested in what authorities are calling Operation Cocaine and Coffee in North Philadelphia.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
The spectacular launch marked the first piloted moonshot since the end of the Apollo program 53 years ago.
The president, in his roughly 19-minute address from the White House, said the U.S. will hit Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks.
A small plane crashed in a Northeast Philadelphia park on Wednesday. Two people were injured in the crash, but many say it could've been worse.
Thirteen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and the need for more donors is highlighted during National Donate Life Month, which begins Wednesday.
NASA's Artemis II mission is sending four astronauts on a nine-and-a-half-day journey around the moon and back.