Moderna

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New COVID-19 shots, approved by the FDA, to be available shortly

The mRNA technology used in COVID-19 shots may soon help treat cancer

Omicron-specific boosters offer better protection than original COVID-19 vaccine, data shows

COVID-19 Omicron Boosters

Moderna's new COVID-19 booster adds significant protection against omicron, company says

As RSV cases in the U.S. surge, scientists get closer to a new vaccine

RSV vaccines in development

COVID-19 booster shots that protect against omicron authorized by FDA

Is the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine better for young children? It's hard to say

COVID-19 vaccines young children

Moderna's updated COVID-19 booster offers better protection against omicron, company says

Moderna says redesigned COVID-19 vaccine offers stronger protection against variants

Moderna bivalent COVID candidate

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is effective in young children

Is a fourth COVID-19 shot necessary? Health experts have mixed opinions

Fourth COVID-19 shots

Moderna's COVID-19 booster shot protects against omicron variant, data shows

Franklin Institute to honor Penn researchers who played vital role in developing COVID-19 vaccines

Franklin Institute Awards Drew Weissman Katalin Karikó

FDA delays decision on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents

Children's Health

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children ages 6-11

Confused by COVID-19 booster eligibility requirements? Here's the basics

Mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines appears to be safe, but the most effective combination isn't yet known

COVID-19 boosters are just as safe as the first two shots, CDC study shows

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Philly begins administering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots

Vaccinated pregnant women pass COVID-19 protection to their newborns, data shows

COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Penn researchers awarded $3 million Breakthrough Prize for developing mRNA technology used by COVID-19 vaccines

Penn Breakthrough Prize

Philly Vax Sweepstakes didn't influence vaccination rates in the city, Penn study shows

Philly Vax Sweepstakes

In Philly, COVID-19 booster shots will be given through existing vaccine providers, officials say

COVID-19 boosters Philly

COVID-19 booster shots offered to immunocompromised patients by pharmacies, Black Doctors Consortium

COVID-19 Booster Shots for Immunocompromised People

Most unvaccinated Americans don't want the shot, AP-NORC poll shows

Vaccination poll

How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?

The mRNA technology used in COVID-19 shots may yield a more effective flu vaccine

City Honors Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium with Magis Award

Black Doctor's COVID Consortium Magis Award

COVID booster shots might not be needed for Pfizer, Moderna vaccine recipients, new research shows

Immunity COVID-19

Pennsylvania's universal mask mandate ends Monday

Pennsylvania Mask Mandate

Just 0.06% of vaccinated New Jerseyans have gotten COVID, state says

New Jersey COVID-10 vaccination

How does full FDA approval differ from an emergency use authorization?

FEMA vaccination sites close in Philadelphia

FEMA Philadelphia

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine found to be effective, safe for adolescents, study shows

Free beer, donuts and more offered as incentives for getting COVID vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine incentives

Reading Terminal restaurant gets employees QR bracelets to show customers its staff has been vaccinated

ImmunaBand at Reading Terminal Market

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines 'highly effective' at preventing hospitalizations among seniors, CDC confirms

Vaccine demand decreases in Philly after appointments open to all eligible adults

COVID-19 vaccine demand down

Uber to give free rides to COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Philly

Uber COVID-19 vaccine sites

One vaccine dose may be enough for people who had COVID-19, Penn scientists say

Annual COVID-19 booster shots 'likely' necessary, Pfizer CEO says

All New Jersey residents 16 and older become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 19

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