CDC expected to give final approval on new COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA gave its approval for the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer on Monday.
The FDA gave its approval for the updated vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer on Monday.
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
A maternal RSV vaccine could be a big benefit to families and ERs, doctors say.
Pfizer’s experimental RSV vaccine would be given in late pregnancy so mothers can pass antibodies onto their babies to protect against the virus.
Pfizer working to combine both vaccines into one shot.
The panel will next vote on rival Moderna's version of the booster update, to be used in adults only
The BA.5 variant is responsible for almost all of the new covid-19 infections in the United States.
A local pediatrician spoke with Eyewitness News on Tuesday night about what she wants to see before the approval is given.
If cleared by the FDA, 19 million children under the age of 5 will have access to a COVID vaccine.
Health officials welcome boosters going into the holiday season since there's been a 35% spike nationwide in new cases in recent weeks and hospitalizations up 6%.
Drugmaker Pfizer said Friday its experimental pill designed to fight coronavirus reduced the risk of hospitalization and death for high-risk patients taking part in a trial of the drug.
A CBS News poll showed only about a third of parents -- 37% -- will get their kids vaccinated if it's authorized; 26% say maybe; and 35% will not.
Coren says while some parents are jumping on the opportunity right away, others are hesitant.
The dose for young children is just one-third of the Pfizer shot already recommended for everyone 12 and older.
In a new document posted ahead of a key meeting of the US Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisers, Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and 90.7% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in children ages 5 to 11.
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.
President Joe Biden wanted boosters to be available for everyone this week. That's not happening.
The FDA's decision to reject Pfizer's booster shot request for the majority of Americans may have surprised some, but one local nurse says he expected it.
The big issue right now is the delta variant and increasing infection rates mainly among people who aren't vaccinated.
Expanded authorization of the Pfizer vaccine means 85% of the U.S. population would be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial of Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine confirms its protection lasts at least six months after the second dose, the companies said Thursday.
Clinical trial results of Pfizer/BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine showed its efficacy is 100% and it is well tolerated in youths ages 12 to 15, the companies said Wednesday.
The error could mean more than 100,000 people will need appointments rescheduled, state health officials said Wednesday.
Pennsylvania is reporting more than 9,600 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
The first batches of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in Philadelphia and other locations around the region Monday.
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PhilaPort officials said one ship from Baltimore arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening and there will likely be more on the way.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority said enforcement will begin in May. Fines will range between $51-$76 depending on where you live in the city.
A Philadelphia mother is on a desperate search to find her son 18-year-old Quadir Diaz and his friend Ausar Thomas, 21, who have been missing since March 7.
PhilaPort officials said one ship from Baltimore arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening and there will likely be more on the way.
The Philadelphia Phillies will open their season Friday, March 29 at Citizens Bank Park against the Atlanta Braves. First pitch is set for 3:05 p.m.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority said enforcement will begin in May. Fines will range between $51-$76 depending on where you live in the city.
A Philadelphia mother is on a desperate search to find her son 18-year-old Quadir Diaz and his friend Ausar Thomas, 21, who have been missing since March 7.
An investigation is underway after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in Allentown on Thursday.
PhilaPort officials said one ship from Baltimore arrived in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening and there will likely be more on the way.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority said enforcement will begin in May. Fines will range between $51-$76 depending on where you live in the city.
A Philadelphia mother is on a desperate search to find her son 18-year-old Quadir Diaz and his friend Ausar Thomas, 21, who have been missing since March 7.
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts has passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania State Police is encouraging the public to share information via a new tool, PSP Tips, to help with active investigations, cold cases and missing persons.
Search warrants were served at the home of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. on Thursday, his attorney said.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
The Battleship New Jersey is now docked in South Philadelphia after it was towed down the Delaware River for the second time in less than a week on Wednesday.
For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear, but help is available.
Delaware State Police are investigating after a couple says four French bulldogs were stolen from their home Monday.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have been won in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware a handful of times, but in Neptune, New Jersey, someone recently won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
Showers will continue on and off over the course of the day but wrap up across the Delaware Valley by midnight. Skies clear for the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day Friday, but it'll be windy at Citizens Bank Park.
Zeke Clark, 4, has a prosthetic leg after he was involved in a horrific lawnmower accident. His family said throwing out the first pitch is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance."
Wednesday started off dry but showers are going to filter in heading into the afternoon and evening - with all eyes on a potentially rainy home opener for Phillies
Virtual nurses generally focus on areas such as patient outreach and education, admissions and discharge instructions allowing their counterparts to be more hands-on at the bedside.
Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against nearly 20 pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers for conspiring to inflate the price of insulin that's used to control blood sugar levels.
Once Alaha Abdul Faruq is done with medical school, she hopes to go back to Afghanistan and open up a clinic there to provide health care to communities.
The latest report from the Alzheimer's Association finds caregivers are facing increasing stress.
Michael Hutkin, a lifelong Phillies fan, was first inspired at Connie Mack Stadium and no, he didn't want to play baseball. He wanted to join a different crew.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a container ship hit a column on the bridge. Now the Port of Baltimore is closed and Philadelphia's port could see increased traffic.
A new study from finance website SmartAsset found a single person in Philadelphia would a salary of $92,726 per year, pre-tax, to live comfortably in the City of Brotherly Love.
Data from the federal government shows that an offshore wind power project proposed for New Jersey would have 157 turbines and be located 8.4 miles from shore at its closest point.
Mayor Reed Gusciora said he wrote a letter to Starbucks asking the company to keep its Trenton location open.
Tanya Hill-Holliday started out at a McDonald's in Baltimore, Maryland before going on to run 12 franchises in Pennsylvania.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on Tuesday after a container ship hit a column on the bridge. Now the Port of Baltimore is closed and Philadelphia's port could see increased traffic.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail trains resumed normal service Tuesday morning after signal issues that caused major delays have been resolved.
Some lanes of Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown will be closed for PennDOT to implement safety upgrades.
Here's everything you need to know about road closures, parking and public transportation ahead of the 2024 BMW Love Run Philly Half Marathon.
It's pothole season in the northeast, and as springtime nears, efforts to fix the holes ramp up. Drivers in both South Jersey and Philadelphia are doing their best to swerve away from the issue.
Visit Philadelphia is distributing thousands of cheer card posters to help Phillies fans show their team spirit headed into Opening Day and the new season. Here's how to get one.
NBA officials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers' 108-107 win over Philadelphia Wednesday that would've sent Kelly Oubre Jr. to the line for a chance to win the game.
Psychiatrist Dr. Deanna Nobleza is the club's first-ever mental health director and one of several professionals on staff to help players and coaches manage the ups and downs of baseball.
Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 108-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Zeke Clark, 4, has a prosthetic leg after he was involved in a horrific lawnmower accident. His family said throwing out the first pitch is a "once-in-a-lifetime chance."
Eustace Wolfington said he wanted to help make a movie about Frances Cabrini that is universal, not a fairytale.
The incident allegedly occurred in February, when Swift was in Melbourne for her Eras Tour.
Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal law enforcement officers, U.S. officials confirmed Monday.
This is Diaz's second child with husband Benji Madden.
From comedy shows at The Fillmore and Punch Line Philly to rocking out at City Winery Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley will be the place you'll want to stay this weekend.
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Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
Meet the Fanny Jackson Coppin School students who voice the theme song for the new PBS Kids series "Lyla in the Loop."
The money will be able to buy eight vests for two firehouses.
After a shooting left one teen dead and another injured in East Germantown, Mothers in Charge founder Dorothy Johnson-Speight is urging people to get involved in preventing violence and supporting teens.
A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday to uphold the enforcement of dates on mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania.
Police say they were called to a home around noon for a call of a 3-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. The little boy died at a local hospital.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of the Phillies' Opening Day on Friday.