Moderna says FDA to review its flu vaccine after reversing course
With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
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With the reversal from the FDA, Moderna said it is aiming to make the vaccine available for the 2026-27 flu season.
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
The CDC estimated there have been at least 11 million flu cases as of December 27.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
Lowell residents tied scarves around trees, poles and more in remembrance of Scarlet who died from the flu. The scarves have a voucher for a free flu shot on them.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about the strength of the flu shot, and if it guards against other strains of the sickness.
After a record-high flu season, state officials have decreased the threat of flu from "very high" to "moderate".
Health providers in Massachusetts are reporting a possible increase in the number of children with flu-related complications. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
There is a "high severity" of flu cases nationwide for the first time in several years, according to the CDC.
The number of flu cases in Massachusetts is at its highest percentage in years, according to the Department of Public Health, and they're urging everyone to get vaccinated.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains that at-home tests can save you a trip to the doctor's office as flu season begins in the U.S.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer's question on when is the best time to get your flu and COVID vaccines.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Most people who get a cold or cough do not need to go to a doctor. But if you develop shortness of breath, chest discomfort or other severe symptoms you should.
We've heard of long COVID but a new study finds some people may actually develop "long flu."
The holidays are here, which means spending time with family, friends and loved ones is top of mind. But there's also added concern about spreading illness at holiday gatherings.
This winter will likely bring a sharp rise in three big respiratory infections but some are wondering what happens if you get more than one infection at a time.
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
The program collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device. Samples are sent to a lab for testing.
Wouldn't it be nice to get a flu shot that could last for years? Researchers are actively working on a so-called "universal" flu vaccine.
You may soon be able to test for both the flu and COVID at the same time in the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your COVID, flu and RSV-related medical questions.
The medical examiner has changed the cause and manner of death for Sandra Birchmore, five years after she was allegedly killed.
The owner of the popular candy shop Madeleine's in Boston's South End said her staff is shaken after a man robbed them at knifepoint.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The town of Millis, Massachusetts believes Bentley, a Cane Corso, needs to be put down after he bit someone three years ago.
A Chelmsford, Massachusetts firefighter is learning to walk again after a devastating 40-foot fall but there's a question about who's covering his paid leave.
The medical examiner has changed the cause and manner of death for Sandra Birchmore, five years after she was allegedly killed.
With one of Boston's top employers making the move back to in-person, some are wondering if it will set a trend.
The town of Millis, Massachusetts believes Bentley, a Cane Corso, needs to be put down after he bit someone three years ago.
A Chelmsford, Massachusetts firefighter is learning to walk again after a devastating 40-foot fall but there's a question about who's covering his paid leave.
A man wearing a mask walked into the store on Clarendon Street and pulled a knife on the only employee working.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
Rob Gronkowski will be the next member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.