Prevention

Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is protective, but may be less effective against South African variant

Moderna exploring potential need for COVID-19 booster shots

New drug stops COVID-19 from spreading in nursing homes, drug maker says

Eli Lily Nursing Home Treatment

Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccination plan 'attainable' but 'challenging,' experts say

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine protects against U.K. variant, research shows

Temple University begins $10 million COVID-19 testing plan

Temple COVID-19 tests

Philly opens COVID-19 vaccine access to some frontline workers, seniors

Philly Phase 1B Covid Vaccine

New Jersey expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility based on new federal guidance

Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine could quicken inoculations — if effective

Johnson Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

Philly plan for opioid overdose prevention site shot down in federal court reversal

Safehouse Philly Opioids Court

New federal guidelines to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all seniors

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine effective against U.K. variant, study suggests

More people eligible for next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations, state says

Philly residents now can pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine

Philadelphia Fire Department working to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Some people are testing positive for COVID-19 after being vaccinated, but that's expected

Amazon now selling a COVID-19 test authorized by the FDA

Philly's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will take 12 months at current pace

Philly COVID Vaccine Supply

ShopRite pharmacies to help distribute COVID-19 vaccine to New Jersey health care workers

ShopRite COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 vaccine dashboard will track how many vaccines are administered in the state

COVID-19 vaccination rollout moving at a snail's pace, draws criticism from Biden

Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine enters Phase 3 trial in U.S.

103-year-old woman first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in N.J. nursing homes

NJ nursing home vaccines

Scientists hope antibody treatment can prevent COVID-19 after exposure

COVID-19 Antibody Treatment

Burlington County reopening COVID-19 testing site at Rowan College Mount Laurel campus

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Irregular blood pressure could be a sign of serious heart issues, study shows

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What's the difference between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines?

Philadelphia rolls out COVID-19 testing truck

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CDC panel recommends next groups to receive COVID-19 vaccine

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Black health care leaders can instill trust in COVID-19 vaccines, Virtua CEO says

COVID-19 vaccines will have side effects – that's a good thing

FDA authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

Who gets the COVID-19 vaccine first in Philly? Eligibility based on three key factors

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine also safe and effective, FDA analysis shows

To prevent back pain from shoveling snow, take these precautions

Safe Snow Shoveling

South Jersey, Philly hospitals set to administer first COVID-19 vaccines

Cooper COVID-19 vaccine

Who gets it first? How Pennsylvania will distribute COVID-19 vaccines

PA COVID-19 vaccine order

Children's Health

When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine? 5 questions parents are asking

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths: What you need to know

Virtual diabetes prevention programs available during COVID-19 pandemic

Diabetes prevention programs

AstraZeneca may add a third vaccine to arsenal against COVID-19

Camden County adds three new walkup COVID-19 testing sites

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