Philadelphia Coronavirus News

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  August 25, 2021

  Here’s What You Can Expect for COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots This Fall

  Dr. Bruce Meyer, president of Jefferson Health, provides the latest on booster shot recommendations and updates on vaccines for children under 12.
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  August 23, 2021

  Jefferson Reacts to FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

  The FDA’s decision to fully approve Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine marks a milestone moment in the battle against COVID-19 and optimism for the public’s vaccine confidence.
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  August 18, 2021

  How to Keep Kids Safe at School with COVID Delta Cases Rising

  With the Delta variant on the rise, here’s how to keep your kids healthy as they head back to the classroom.
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  August 12, 2021

  COVID-19 and Breastfeeding: Is Getting the Vaccine Safe for My Baby?

  Experts weigh in on the threat of contracting COVID-19 while pregnant, passing antibodies to babies and the best ways to keep them safe.
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  August 11, 2021

  How Effective Are Vaccines Against the Delta Variant? Should We Get Booster Shots? And Other Questions Answered

  Infectious diseases physician and Chair of the Jefferson COVID-19 Task Force Dr. John Zurlo discusses everything from masking up (even when you’re fully vaccinated) to the potential of booster shots.
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  August 3, 2021

  Podcast: Living with Long COVID and New Hopes for Treatment

  After a mild case of COVID, the lasting effects are proving to be severe for three Philadelphia women. Alternative medicine is offering hope.
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  August 3, 2021

  It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint:
  My Battle with Long COVID

  Alexandra Hackett has been battling long COVID for almost a year and half. Here, she shares an update on her journey to health, including frustrating setbacks and new holistic treatments with micronutrient infusions and acupuncture.
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  July 6, 2021

  Navigating Post-Partum Life in a Post-Pandemic World

  Reintegrating into post-pandemic life, especially for those with a newborn, starts with baby steps.
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  June 22, 2021

  Podcast: What You Need to Know For A COVID-Free Summer

  Restrictions are easing up, but the virus is still a risk. Learn how you can stay safe this summer and about guidance and timelines for vaccines for children.
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  June 3, 2021

  Coping with Social Anxiety as COVID-19 Restrictions Are Lifted

  Restrictions being lifted can be anxiety inducing and stressful and having the tools to cope with these feelings can help socialization feel more accessible and comfortable.
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  May 25, 2021

  What to Eat Three Days Before Your Colonoscopy

  Whether this is your first screening or your first since the pandemic started, here is a refresher on how to prep for a colonoscopy from gastroenterologist Dr. Aaron Martin, starting with what to eat three days before to ensure an accurate screening.