FDA gives greenlight to Moderna, Pfizer's updated COVID-19 boosters
On Thursday, a CDC advisory committee will decide whether or not to recommend the new booster.
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On Thursday, a CDC advisory committee will decide whether or not to recommend the new booster.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Lyme disease cases have exploded recently with some blaming global warming that helps ticks thrive.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily halted the Biden administration's vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.
The Biden administration announced Thursday that its vaccine rules applying to private businesses with 100 or more employees, certain health care workers and federal contractors will take effect January 4.
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.
Pennsylvania hit a COVID vaccination milestone Friday, with 85% of adults at least partially vaccinated.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
A new vaccine helped leukemia patients fight their cancer and stay in remission for an average of almost five years, according to new study.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals uses a DNA based platform to create vaccines.
Researchers are testing a possible breakthrough in the treatment of type 1 diabetes. An inexpensive generic vaccine has shown promise, giving longtime patients new hope.
A new way to lower blood pressure might be on the horizon.
With more than 9,000 parents state-wide claiming religious exemptions last to year to stop their kids from getting vaccines, New Jersey lawmakers are trying to tighten exemption guidelines.
The anti-vaccine movement got a shot in the arm in the late 90s, when a medical journal published a paper claiming the Measles Mumps Rubella inoculation caused autism. It was discredited, but some people remain unconvinced by the science.
The measles outbreak is still focused on the west coast, but there are two unrelated cases locally.
The CDC is advising most adults born after 1957 to get an MMR vaccine, whether they had one as a child or not.
Fear of contracting hepatitis A drove hundreds of people to a vaccination clinic Thursday after learning a kitchen worker at Rosa's Restaurant and Catering is severely ill.
Merck & Co., one of the world's top developers and sellers of vaccines, has entered a partnership with a small drug developer to research and manufacture a potential Ebola vaccine now in initial patient testing.
While there's a lot of fear about Ebola now, health officials say the flu is more dangerous. But it's preventable, something one mom learned the hard way.
Although concerns are mounting across the nation of Ebola exposure, doctors fear the focus could be diverting attention from another potential threat: the flu.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the latest and more on a promising vaccine.
If the World Cup in Brazil or some other attraction has tickled your fancy for international travel, here's a reminder of a precaution to take.
Physicians at Abington Memorial Hospital are advocating pregnant women between 27 and 33 weeks gestation receive a whooping cough vaccine.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down Roosevelt Boulevard for hours Monday morning.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down Roosevelt Boulevard for hours Monday morning.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs. Real estate broker Mon Kramer says remote work, and the desire for more space, are driving a lot of those moves.
One person was killed and four people were sent to the hospital after a massive 2-alarm fire destroyed a home in North Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Monday will be a seasonable and comfortable day with sunshine and high temperatures near 80 degrees. But over the next five days, we'll turn up the heat and humidity as the Delaware Valley's next heat wave arrives.
Philadelphia Police are searching for the shooter who killed a 22-year-old Penn State student just steps away from his home in South Philadelphia
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly and helping today's students follow in his path.