FDA approves first RSV vaccine to protect older adults
Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
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Up to 10,000 deaths and 160,000 hospitalizations a year are caused by RSV in seniors.
Doctors have limited options to treat the "extensively drug-resistant" strains of Shigella bacteria.
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Philadelphia and Oakland County, Michigan, are joining the small list of U.S. localities that are looking for signs of polio infections in sewage.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
The CDC says six people in six states, including New Jersey, have been infected.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Federal officials said this week that they had been considering a testing requirement.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at how likely adults were to say they had remembered to wash their hands in six scenarios
The CDC is conducting a scientific review to see if wearing a face mask can not only stop the spread of the coronavirus but can also protect the wearer.
The teams arrived in the state on Thursday, May 14 and have been working to provide assistance to locations in need.
An estimated 100,000 young children have not had a vaccination against any of the 14 diseases for which shots are recommended.
Are you avoiding fats in your daily diet? It may be time to stop -- that is, if your daily diet is Mediterranean.
When working on the influenza vaccine for the following year, researchers make a guess as to which strains will be prevalent.
Port Authority officials say the CDC investigated a sick passenger at Newark Liberty International Airport for possible Ebola.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Friday that 160 lab-confirmed cases were reported in the 22 states. On Tuesday, the CDC's count was 130 cases in 12 states.
3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl is here with the advisory.
The CDC is reviewing its safety procedures at high-security labs, some of which had to be closed after a release of anthrax and bird flu. Now, they're getting input from the medical community.
Nearly 17% of US children and adolescents are obese. But, according to a CDC report, many people who are obese don't consider themselves as having the condition.
But calling out sick from work means no pay for many, especially low-income workers.
"In New Jersey, the prevalence is one in 45 children with (some degree of) autism," says Dr. Walter Zahorodny, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the New Jersey Medical School.
The type B strain of meningitis is very rare in the United States, but it has attacked at Princeton, and the symptoms can occur quickly and be potentially deadly.
Pennsylvania Medical Society president Dr. Bruce MacLeod says gun violence should be studied the same way doctors study diabetes and heart disease.
Two Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility correctional officers were arrested in connection with two separate contraband smuggling schemes.
Norristown Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned after about a year in the role.
Swifties near and far come together to show support for a Pipersville, Bucks County preteen after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Three Eagles greats and other special guests surprised students with gifts during the launch of Operation Snowball.
Sen. John Fetterman wore an Eagles hat on Capitol Hill Tuesday after losing a bet when the Eagles beat the Steelers.
Kelvin Roberts, the second man wanted in a deadly Lower Merion home invasion, was arrested in Montgomery County on Tuesday.
Two Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility correctional officers were arrested in connection with two separate contraband smuggling schemes.
Norristown Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned after about a year in the role.
Swifties near and far come together to show support for a Pipersville, Bucks County preteen after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Three Eagles greats and other special guests surprised students with gifts during the launch of Operation Snowball.
Norristown Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned after about a year in the role.
Swifties near and far come together to show support for a Pipersville, Bucks County preteen after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
A lawsuit alleges the Perkiomen School, a private school in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, failed to maintain a safe campus.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
A teenager was stabbed near the KFC at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in North Philadelphia, officials said.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
Crews responded to a fire at a home on West Jimmie Leeds Road on Tuesday morning.
Through a partnership with Camden County schools, the Thrive Network is working with children and families who might not be able to afford mental health treatment.
Mount Laurel Police are looking for a man they believe stole $10,000 worth of North Face and Nike items on Dec. 13 along with four other masked men.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
The holiday season is a season of giving, and many local organizations are helping support their communities with your help.
For fans tailgating ahead of Sunday's Eagles-Steelers matchup, expect most of the day to be cloudy and chilly with highs just barely reaching the 40s.
The Philadelphia area will see mostly sunny skies and chilly conditions with highs in the high 30s and a wind chill making it feel colder.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
Walking pneumonia has increased all over the country and here in the Philadelphia region, where younger children are being especially hard hit.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
A fatal crash involving two tractor-trailers and a minivan shut down the eastbound lanes of I-78 in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
A tractor-trailer overturned on a central Pennsylvania highway, sending lumber and debris all over the road.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
Philadelphia was filled with a lot of green Monday after the Eagles won their franchise-record 10th straight game.
The Sixers say Joel Embiid remains out with a right sinus fracture and will be re-evaluated in about one week.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
“It’s nice to have a friend…” The Taylor Swift lyrics are imitating real life for a Bucks County pre-teen after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Nikki DeMentri goes to Pipersville where Swifties both near and far are coming together to show support.
The Philadelphia region can expect dry conditions overnight, but rain will hit the region Wednesday evening. Chief meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Gritty, Franklin, Swoop, Phang and others join the Phillie Phanatic in the Philadelphia Phillies clubhouse for this year's holiday yule log video.
Three Eagles greats and other special guests partnered with toy companies and retailers to launch Operation Snowball. They surprised students in the School District of Philadelphia with a gift and some Eagles pride. Josh Sanders and Photojournalist Tom Gardiner tagged along.
Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman is making good on the bet he lost to Mayor Cherelle Parker. Fetterman wore an Eagles hat on Capitol Hill on Tuesday because the Eagles beat the Steelers on Sunday.