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Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Monkeypox is becoming a reason for concern across the United States.
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 White House is announcing a Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan Thursday for children under 5.
The new number of COVID-19 cases reported across the state on Monday is the highest it's been since January, and there are more than 250 hospitalizations for the first time since early March, according to data from the Maryland Department of Health.
By this summer, "decisions will need to be made" on who should be eligible for additional COVID-19 shots in the fall, and by June, the composition of the vaccines will need to be determined.
The Vaccine Information Resource Assistant, or "VIRA," chatbot allows anyone to access trustworthy, accurate and up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine.
VaxCash 2.0 is the state's $2 million vaccine lottery to encourage booster shots.
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.
More than 2 million Marylanders have received a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland reported 3,678 new COVID-19 cases as the state positivity rate and hospitalizations continued to decrease, according to data released Sunday by the Maryland Department of Health.
Maryland reported 4,849 new COVID-19 cases as the state positivity rate and hospitalizations continued to decrease, according to data released Saturday by the Maryland Department of Health.
West Virginia has the nation's third-oldest population with nearly 20% of its 1.79 million residents over age 65. The state also eclipses most others in the percentage of people affected by diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
More than 26,773 Marylanders have received their booster shots in the past 24 hours alone.
The state health department said Delta remains the dominant variant and represents more than 99% of circulating strains in Maryland and nationwide.
Frederick County is continuing its efforts to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19. On Saturday, the Frederick County Health Department held a clinic for kids ages 5 to 11, an age group that became eligible for the shot earlier this month.
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is now shedding light on where we stand, as a society, as we move forward in the COVID fight.
Maryland reported 717 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths, according to state health department data released Monday morning.
Jurisdictions across the Baltimore region announced clinics to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. Here's a list of clinics in the Baltimore region.
Fifteen years ago, a rare magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic, leaving millions of people shaken.
In May, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill restricting cell phone use in schools.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Baltimore County police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed early Sunday in Essex, Maryland, the fourth person killed in the area in less than two weeks.
The chance of widespread wet weather will hold off until the end of the week.
Fifteen years ago, a rare magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic, leaving millions of people shaken.
The chance of widespread wet weather will hold off until the end of the week.
Baltimore police shot a 29-year-old man who allegedly dragged an officer with a vehicle that was awaiting a tow near Lexington Market on Saturday, according to Commissioner Richard Worley.
In May, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill restricting cell phone use in schools.
Baltimore County police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed early Sunday in Essex, Maryland, the fourth person killed in the area in less than two weeks.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
Neighbors near an Annapolis house explosion that left a woman dead and a man severely injured said the blast was unlike anything they had heard before.
CBP officials said the men at BWI airport each had suitcases full of khat, with the street value of about $100,000.
WJZ is live at The Perennial Farm to learn about fall plants and shrubbery and the best times to plant them.
Joe Caloggero provides back-to-school safety tips for kids like walking on the sidewalk near busy streets, crossing at crosswalks, riding bikes in the bike lane, and walking in groups.
President Carolyn Ringer Lepre joins to talk about the University's premier location, affordability mission and their high impact practices.
Chyno the Blue Bearded Foodie stops by our studio to demonstrate the proper way to pick Maryland crabs.
Owners Josh and Brad Vecchiolla stop by to share what makes their smash burgers so tasty, and where you can find them around Baltimore this summer.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Pleasant weather continues as students head back to school
A sunny Sunday is expected in Maryland.
The chance of widespread wet weather will hold off until the end of the week.
Cutter Martin has your Saturday evening forecast | 8/22/2026
The risk of severe weather remains lows across the Baltimore region.
Pleasant weather continues as students head back to school
Maryland students prepare as school districts roll out cell phone restrictions
Man shot by police after allegedly dragging officer in Baltimore
Loyola-UMBC play soccer game to honor high school student killed in crash
Baltimore County police say 39-year-old woman killed in Essex