Vaccine hesitancy on the rise among pet owners, veterinarians say
Vaccine hesitancy is becoming more prevalent among pet owners, veterinarians say. Vets say the shots are safe and prevent risky diseases that can spread to humans and other animals.
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Vaccine hesitancy is becoming more prevalent among pet owners, veterinarians say. Vets say the shots are safe and prevent risky diseases that can spread to humans and other animals.
Parents now have two conflicting official recommendations on what vaccinations their children should get. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl sorts out the conflict.
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The new CDC recommendations suggest reducing the number of vaccinations all children should receive.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
The season for respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV is starting. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl shares what you need to know to protect your family.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
A CDC panel meeting is raising concerns over vaccine recommendations and possible misinformation. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The governor of Delaware has just taken action to broaden access to COVID shots in the First State. This follows the New Jersey Health Department, which lifted all restrictions on the vaccine. Pennsylvania made its move last week. All three states are now bucking the FDA recommendation that only people in high-risk groups can get the vaccine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.
The research comes as the United States is dealing with one of the largest measles outbreaks in the past decade.
Health officials in Montgomery County are investigating and contact tracing after a child was diagnosed with measles.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, officials say a baby who has been diagnosed with measles visited two health care facilities in the area while he was infectious.
Philadelphia doctors are expressing concern after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in as health secretary.
Two Philadelphia doctors are expressing concern after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed and sworn in as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Many doctors and medical groups are opposed to Kennedy's nomination, taking issue with his controversial statements about the safety of vaccines.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
It's payback time for all the holiday gatherings, and doctors say most of the respiratory infections are mild. But the CDC is now predicting hospitalizations could be as high as last year. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
Police said one person has died and at least two people are missing after a partial parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
High school students in Delaware County saw a mock crash scene complete with an emergency response ahead of prom season.
ICE agents deployed to Philadelphia International Airport amid the DHS shutdown are set to leave this week, an official said.
Tina Koren, the tax collector in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, is accused of using her job to harass her neighbors.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With Memorial Day less than seven weeks away, several shore points are working to replenish their beaches after severe erosion.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Philly sports radio personality Mike Missanelli was arrested early Wednesday for allegedly assaulting his fiancee, police said.
Lopes also played for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, and managed the Milwaukee Brewers for three seasons.
Robbie Ray and two relievers combined on a four-hitter as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 to end their four-game skid.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
A four-run seventh inning fueled by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm propelled the Phillies to a come-from-behind win over the San Francisco Giants Monday night.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Founded in 1805, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has lived many lives — surviving fires, moving buildings and adapting to a changing art world. 2026 marks 220 years for the institution, and the people behind the easel say their work is far from done.
A man who broke into a home in Delaware County on Tuesday night is dead after a standoff with police disrupted an attempted burglary, a law enforcement source tells CBS News Philadelphia.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Wednesday night.
Dogs have several ways of showing that they're in pain. A new study shares some signs of pain that owners should look out for.
Leaders in South Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for events and educational activities as part of America's 250th anniversary and local FIFA World Cup matches.