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Misinformation undercuts COVID-19 vaccine rates of children, report finds

Polio outbreak in New York a warning sign for Philly, health experts say

Polio Philly

U.S. records first polio case in nearly a decade; here's an explainer on a virus that once caused widespread panic

Polio vaccines

The polio vaccine mess holds lessons for the lagging COVID-19 vaccination effort

Children's Health

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

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Children's Health

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

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The polio vaccine's rollout offers lessons as America awaits a COVID-19 vaccine

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With many schools starting online, vaccinations head for recess

Vaccines Schools COVID-19

Children's Health

CDC fears resurgence of rare, polio-like disease in children

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Children's Health

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