FDA proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.
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Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
Delaware health officials urge people to get flu shot
Stephanie Stahl reports.
New COVID-19 vaccine expected to be available soon in the Philly region
Jasmine Payoute reports.
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.
Experimental Lyme disease vaccine being tested in hot spots Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Lyme disease cases have exploded recently with some blaming global warming that helps ticks thrive.
Appeals Court Stays Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate On Larger Businesses
A federal appeals court on Saturday temporarily halted the Biden administration's vaccine requirement for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Vaccine Rule For Larger Employers, Certain Health Care Workers To Take Effect January 4, White House Says
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.
Philadelphia Health Officials Prepare For Child Vaccinations As Pfizer Seeks FDA Authorization For Children Under 12
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.
Gov. Tom Wolf Says 85% Of Adult Pennsylvanians Are At Least Partially Vaccinated
Pennsylvania hit a COVID vaccination milestone Friday, with 85% of adults at least partially vaccinated.
When Can You Get The COVID Vaccine?
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
Cancer Vaccine Prolongs Remission In Leukemia Patients In Trial
A new vaccine helped leukemia patients fight their cancer and stay in remission for an average of almost five years, according to new study.
Local Company Gets Green Light To Start Human Testing Vaccine For Zika Virus
Inovio Pharmaceuticals uses a DNA based platform to create vaccines.
Health: Vaccine For Type 1 Diabetes Shows Promise
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.
Health: Researchers Testing New Vaccine That Could Lower Blood Pressure
A new way to lower blood pressure might be on the horizon.
Bill Advances To Change New Jersey's Vaccine Exemption
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.
CHOP Doc: 'The MMR Vaccine Doesn't Increase Your Risk Of Autism. Not At All'
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.
Health: Officials Reminding Residents About Dangers Of Not Vaccinating Kids
The measles outbreak is still focused on the west coast, but there are two unrelated cases locally.
Abington Health's Dr. Shapiro Urges Pregnant Women, Families to Get Whooping Cough Vaccination
Measles Outbreak On West Coast Leaves Many Wondering About The Vaccine
The CDC is advising most adults born after 1957 to get an MMR vaccine, whether they had one as a child or not.
Health Officials Rule Out Possible Second Case Of Hepatitis A In Hamilton Township, NJ
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 To Manufacture Potential Ebola Vaccine
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.
Health: Mother Whose Son Died From Flu Complications Urges Others To Get Vaccinated
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.
Thousands Will Die From Flu This Year, Doctors Predict
Although concerns are mounting across the nation of Ebola exposure, doctors fear the focus could be diverting attention from another potential threat: the flu.
Health: Chikungunya Virus Cases Rise In Our Area; As Health Officials Are Testing A New Vaccine To Prevent The Illness
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the latest and more on a promising vaccine.
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1 firefighter injured in fire at Philadelphia Catholic School
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
8 dolphins die after washing ashore in Sea Isle City
The eight dolphins washed up on the beach near 52nd Street and Pleasant Avenue in the Jersey Shore town around 11 a.m.
Man shot 8 times, killed in Kensington: police
The shooting happened on the 100 block of East Indiana Avenue just after 8:15 p.m.
Faculty union authorizes no-confidence vote for Temple's leadership
The union will continue with a formal no confidence vote at the beginning of the week of April 10.
Sanheim, Hart lead Flyers past Panthers
Travis Sanheim scored twice, Carter Hart made 41 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
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1 firefighter injured in fire at Philadelphia Catholic School
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
8 dolphins die after washing ashore in Sea Isle City
The eight dolphins washed up on the beach near 52nd Street and Pleasant Avenue in the Jersey Shore town around 11 a.m.
Man shot 8 times, killed in Kensington: police
The shooting happened on the 100 block of East Indiana Avenue just after 8:15 p.m.
Faculty union authorizes no-confidence vote for Temple's leadership
The union will continue with a formal no confidence vote at the beginning of the week of April 10.
Sanheim, Hart lead Flyers past Panthers
Travis Sanheim scored twice, Carter Hart made 41 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
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1 firefighter injured in fire at Philadelphia Catholic School
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Man shot 8 times, killed in Kensington: police
The shooting happened on the 100 block of East Indiana Avenue just after 8:15 p.m.
Faculty union authorizes no-confidence vote for Temple's leadership
The union will continue with a formal no confidence vote at the beginning of the week of April 10.
Appeals court halts construction of Marple Township natural gas reliability station
The township says that's good news, but PECO says this project is critical, and without it, natural gas delivery will be constrained.
Ex-officer sentenced in abuse of teenagers in drug program
James Carey was sentenced to 24 1/2 to 55 years in state prison on 20 counts of statutory rape, aggravated indecent assault without consent and related charges.
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8 dolphins die after washing ashore in Sea Isle City
The eight dolphins washed up on the beach near 52nd Street and Pleasant Avenue in the Jersey Shore town around 11 a.m.
How scientists determine cause of death for dolphins and other mammals
CBS Philadelphia received an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside the lab to see how scientists work to determine the cause of death for dolphins and marine mammals.
"We are resilient": Community vows to rebuild and stand united after church fire
The flames are out Tuesday afternoon but we are getting a better view of the widespread destruction at the Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township.
"God will help us through this," pastor says after church fire
More than 100 crews across 5 N.J. counties responded to the fire at Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township.
Bruce Springsteen to receive National Medal of Arts from Biden
Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a White House ceremony Tuesday to present the medals.
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"This is my team": Del. woman reunites with first responders, mass guides who saved her life
It is a reunion some five months in the making, and one first responders say would not have happened if it was not for CPR training.
President Biden to host "Ted Lasso" cast to promote mental health
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
Ruptured sprinkler pipe causes damage to Newark apartment building
Neighbors were allowed back into their homes to retrieve their belongings, but some could not believe what they found.
Amtrak releases low-cost Night Owl Fares from New York to D.C.
The cheaper train tickets will serve the Amtrak Northeast Corridor which includes New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore and Washington.
University of Delaware student wins big on "The Price is Right"
Nursing student Lily Ramos won a package of trips worth nearly $50,000.
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Less invasive treatment for prostate cancer being tested in Philadelphia
He's among the first to try a new treatment being researched at Fox Chase that targets just the cancer cells without causing collateral damage.
Pa. city named among the 20 worst places to live with seasonal allergies
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
What to know about about postpartum anxiety
You've heard about postpartum depression, or baby blues, but there's another medical condition that isn't talked about as much.
120 beats per minute: Bryn Mawr high schooler teach CPR with music
The students performed 200,000 compressions during a four-hour CPR jukebox marathon. For many, this event was personal.
Frozen berries recalled due to possible hepatitis A contamination
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
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Group of big banks pumps $30 billion in battered First Republic
The San Francisco regional bank's stock had plunged by a third on Thursday on concerns about its financial stability.
Over 1 million Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs recalled over brake problem
The national highway safety agency says a faulty brake fluid hose can lead to longer stopping distances, "increasing the risk of a crash."
Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over toxic East Palestine train derailment
Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month.
Purina recalls dog food due to elevated levels of vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient in a dog's diet, but too much can cause kidney damage and other health problems.
KFC's Double Down "sandwich," with 2 pieces of chicken as buns, to return
The "sandwich" was added to the fast food chain's menu in 2010 and reappeared in 2014.
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SEPTA pauses plan to expand high speed rail service to King of Prussia
The transportation authority cited rising costs and inflation for the pause.
Project to expand Wissahickon Transportation Center moves forward
SEPTA said the construction will "enhance the customer experience" at the Ridge Avenue bus station.
Route 100 reopens after "major crash" in West Whiteland Township
Officials say the road will be closed for "an extended period of time."
NJ bridge closed that connects Stone Harbor, Middle Township
The bridge and road are being closed to allow open movement and space for a new fender replacement project.
PennDOT: Driver's license transactions closed Sat. morning
The network maintenance will conclude at 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Services are expected to resume at 12:01 p.m.
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Sanheim, Hart lead Flyers past Panthers
Travis Sanheim scored twice, Carter Hart made 41 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Sixers officially clinch playoff spot after Nets' loss to Cavs
The Sixers are currently the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics.
Eagles, linebacker Nicholas Morrow agree to 1-year contract
The Birds also announced the signing of safety Justin Evans.
Phillies' Bryce Harper won't begin season on 60-day IL, Dombrowski says
Harper is "progressing as the doctor has said" and swinging the bat without pain, according to Dombrowski.
Carson Briere charged for pushing woman's wheelchair down steps
Briere was charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and related offenses.
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Tony Award-winning "SIX: The Musical" premieres on Broad Street Tuesday
CBS News Philadelphia caught up with some of the cast before the musical's run at the Academy of Music.
Bruce Springsteen to receive National Medal of Arts from Biden
Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a White House ceremony Tuesday to present the medals.
President Biden to host "Ted Lasso" cast to promote mental health
Biden has previously called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the "mental health crisis" in the nation as part of his "unity agenda."
Actor Sam Neill reveals he battled non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
The "Jurassic Park" star told the BBC that he is now in remission, but continues to undergo chemotherapy treatment.
The Cure's Robert Smith "sickened" by Ticketmaster fees
Fans of the British band complain that the event company's charges exceed the face value of concert tickets.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Mayfair teacher introducing students to building trades
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
Focusing On The Future: Chasing the dream with high voltage
PECO is providing real-life experience for young people interested in working in energy.
Philadelphia students learning about early childhood education
Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom.
2 local high school students create nationally recognized non-partisan organization for polling
Patriot Polling is a non-partisan organization that uses a third-party cold-calling system to survey voters across the nation.
Philly high school sophomore has his own sweatshirt line
Anthony Caple says he'd rather wear his own "5 Star" sweatshirt line than something from Gucci.
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NEXT Weather: Rain returns to area
Andrew Kozak reports.
Lights are officially out at Philadelphia's Boathouse Row
They will stay dark for eight months.
Law enforcement on edge with potential arrest of former President Donald Trump
Siafa Lewis reports.
Temple's faculty union decides to move forward with no-confidence vote for senior leadership
The vote of no-confidence is mostly symbolic.
Former Warminster Township Police Officer sentenced in abuse of teens
James Carey will serve up to 55 years in state prison.