The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is set to perform mosquito control spraying in Pennypack and Fairmount Parks to target mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus.

Philadelphia health initiatives advocate for early HPV vaccination, starting at age 9, to prevent related cancers. The campaign stresses vaccination for children and offers support for insured and uninsured families to access the vaccine.

Philadelphia's government website emphasizes the importance of the DTaP vaccine for children to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, noting many miss the fourth dose.

Philadelphia maintains a low risk for H5N1 bird flu despite national concerns of cross-species infections and confirmed human cases linked to livestock exposure.

Philadelphia TV host Mike Jerrick returned on-air to discuss his prostate cancer surgery and recovery after being absent from "Good Day Philadelphia."

Philadelphia officials have amended the operating hours of the city's Heatline service to 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. during a heatwave, correcting a previous communication error.

Philadelphia issues a Heat Health Emergency from July 15 to 17, with services like cooling centers and a hotline, due to predicted extreme heat. Mayor Parker and Dr. Franklin urge at-risk populations to seek help and caution against heat stress.

Philadelphia's Public Health Department marks the closure of its successful COVID-19 Mobile Testing Unit, which served 24,000 patients in 59 neighborhoods since December 2020.

The article provides tips for safe food handling during summer to prevent foodborne illnesses, emphasizing proper storage, hygiene, avoiding cross contamination, and correct cooking temperatures.

Philadelphia's Health Department and PCDC are addressing health equity among Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities by focusing on more inclusive data collection.

Philadelphia's press release commemorates National HIV Testing Day, promoting free and confidential testing for HIV at local clinics and via at-home kits, emphasizing the importance of knowing one's HIV status.

Philadelphia's Heat Health Emergency is extended to Sunday, June 23. Cooling centers remain open, with the PCA Heatline operational, and emergency services active to combat the heat.

Philadelphia's health department is combating mosquitoes to lower the risks of West Nile virus, urging residents to take precautions such as using repellent and removing standing water.