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.
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Moderna is seeking FDA approval for its new flu shot which uses MRNA technology.
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
COVID-19 vaccines for young children are on the way to Maryland days after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided the shots should be made available to children under the age of five.
The first COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of five will soon be administered in Maryland and across the country.
Shots can't be given until the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisers have voted on whether to recommend them -- a vote is scheduled for Saturday -- and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has signed off on that recommendation.
The US could be vaccinating infants, toddlers and preschoolers against Covid-19 within days.
A government advisory panel Tuesday endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
COVID-19 infections in people under the age of 19 are on the rise, according to data recorded by the Maryland State Department of Health.
Moderna hopes to get the green light from the Food and Drug Administration "in the coming weeks" to give the youngest population a low-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
In the United States, health officials emphasized late last year that fourth doses were not yet needed and said it was too premature to be discussing a potential fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine for most people.
U.S. health regulators on Monday granted full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, a shot that's already been given to tens of millions of Americans since its emergency authorization over a year ago.
Hospitalizations and the COVID-19 positivity rate are all trending in a positive direction even as January wraps up and is set to be the deadliest month in Maryland since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization for Moderna booster shots.
Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland has surpassed the milestone of 10 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered.
The new recommendation: "mRNA vaccines are preferred over the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine for the prevention of Covid-19 for those 18 years of age and over."
All eyes are on the omicron variant. While it isn't the dominant variant yet, experts say we could be heading in that direction.
There's still a lot that we don't know about the omicron variant.
All Marylanders age 18 and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday.
Governor Larry Hogan announced that 99 percent of Maryland seniors have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to CDC data.
Data from a real-world study assessing Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine finds it is 73.6% effective, according to research published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open.
Maryland reported 731 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths, according to state health department data released Wednesday morning.
With COVID-19 boosters now available statewide, Maryland officials on Monday launched a new web portal to help residents determine if they are one of the nearly 1.4 million people in the state eligible for another shot.
Eric Robison will never run out of words to describe his wife.
Following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's final approval of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots, Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday authorized state health officials to administer additional doses from those makers to eligible Marylanders.
U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
The Maryland National Guard marked Wednesday's U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina by touting their partnerships.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
Baltimore County police are searching for a missing New Jersey woman who was last seen nearly two weeks ago behind a SkyZone in Rosedale.
Anne Arundel County firefighters are preparing for a busy few days on the water, with the holiday weekend temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees.
Months after they were removed, three ousted members of the Columbia Association's Board of Directors are in the middle of legal action to get their way back on the board.
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect late this week as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index near 110°
The brother of a former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother after police say an elderly woman was found dead inside a Buckhead-area townhome Tuesday afternoon.
Baltimore City unanimously approved a $400,000 settlement for Devante Jett, who sued police in federal court after an officer ran him over in June 2021.
The Maryland National Guard marked Wednesday's U.S. World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina by touting their partnerships.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore celebrates America 250.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas visits Hershey Park to talk food, fun, and all that Hershey Park has to offer for their major celebrations this Summer.
Dr Rachel Marquez tells WJZ-TV how to identify heat related illness within children. She also gives guiltiness and precautions on how to keep your children safe during the hottest days of Summer.
Skift airline reporter Meghna Maharishi tells WJZ-TV about the rising travel costs and the best time to hit the road for your holiday vacation.
BARCS' Noelle Levee brought Mello Yello to the studio, a friendly, caring dog who is looking for his forever home. For more information him and other animals go to Barcs.org.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
Luis García Jr. homered twice and drove in five runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, Luis García Jr. homered as part of a four-hit day and the Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Saturday night.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland
Extreme heat will stick around Maryland Wednesday through the Fourth of July weekend.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Thursday and Friday as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index potentially over 110°
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat wave starts Wednesday in Maryland
Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland
This week's extreme heat could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too. Baltimore County Animal Services has some advice.
Months after they were removed, three ousted members of the Columbia Association's Board of Directors are in the middle of legal action to get their way back on the board.
Baltimore recorded its fewest homicides ever throughout the first six months of the year, according to a mid-year report released by the police department.
At 104 years old, Doris Hill of Baltimore has a simple message about aging: don't let a number define you.