Maryland health officials release vaccine recommendations for upcoming flu season

The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.

• Sep 10

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial pushback

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.

• Aug 6

Moderna seeks FDA approval for its new flu shots that us MRNA technology

Moderna is seeking FDA approval for its new flu shot which uses MRNA technology.

• Jun 18

Cold weather can indirectly make you sick as cold tends to dry nose and throat

Cold weather can indirectly make you sick as the cold can dry your nose and throat, health officials said.

• Jan 21

Dr. Jonathan Thierman shares tips to combat flu season

Dr. Jonathan Thierman shares tips to survive flu season.

• Jan 21

Current vaccine is a poor match for circulating flu strain, experts say

The current flu vaccine is a poor match for the circulating strain, experts said, signaling a rough flu season ahead.

• Nov 20, 2025

COVID-19 cases are rising. What do you need to know now?

The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.

• Jan 8, 2024

Tips for staying healthy amid possible holiday surge in respiratory illnesses

Dr. Celine Gounder offers ways to help protect yourself this holiday season.

• Nov 22, 2023

Baltimore County announces several sites participating in its Super Saturday Flu Clinic

The clinic will take place at several different locations across the county between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Oct 13, 2023