Mumps

1 in 6 parents say they have skipped vaccines for their kids, survey shows

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right

How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch

Mumps outbreaks have become more common in recent decades. Scientists are trying to determine why

Routine vaccination rates nearly back to pre-pandemic levels in Philly, data show

Vaccine Misinformation

Nearly 20,000 Philly students are behind on state vaccinations, could face bans from school

School Immunizations

Children's Health

Childhood vaccinations have plunged during COVID – but not in the Philly area

Child Vaccines COVID-19 pandemic

Children's Health

Your child's vaccines: What you need to know about catching up during the COVID-19 pandemic

Vaccine Schedule COVID-19

With many schools starting online, vaccinations head for recess

Vaccines Schools COVID-19

Three Temple students tested positive for mumps this semester, university says

Mumps 2020 Temple

Student at William Penn High School in Delaware diagnosed with mumps

Mumps New Castle high school

Mumps outbreak reported at Moravian College in Bethlehem

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As fall classes begin, Temple University is still investigating last spring's mumps outbreak

temple mumps investigation

Five inmates with mumps quarantined at New Jersey county jail

3 moral reasons why parents need to get their children vaccinated against measles

Measles

Measles, mumps, rubella vaccines now available in Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

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Two more confirmed mumps cases at University of Pennsylvania

Carroll University of Pennsylvania Students

Anti-vaxxers appear to be losing ground in the online vaccine debate

No debate: Vaccines are the key to public health

Mumps outbreak spreads to Drexel University, Abington Senior High School

Drexel University

Children's Health

Does it make sense to delay children’s vaccines?

Expanding mumps outbreak likely just beginning, Temple health director says

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West Chester University student gets mumps after visiting Temple campus

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Mumps cases at Temple University up to 49, school adds vaccination requirement

Stock_Carroll - Temple University Students

Mumps outbreak at Temple University may have spread to Ambler campus

Temple University North Philadelphia _ Carroll

Facebook takes first steps to combat anti-vaxxing movement

Children's Health

Potential mumps exposure in Upper Darby School District

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Penn State: Avoid Blue-White Game if you have symptoms of mumps

PSU: Mumps outbreak grows to 27 suspected cases, six confirmed

Pennsylvania State University

Mumps cases reported at Penn State as campus readies for THON this weekend

Vaccines not connected to autism, study of 95,000 kids shows

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Online Shopping Stress

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

Autistic Barbie Mattel

New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

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How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

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