How effective is this year's flu vaccine? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions

Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your COVID, flu and RSV-related medical questions.

• Jan 12, 2023

Rising COVID cases, along with flu, RSV have parents searching for cold medicines

If it feels like just about everyone is getting sick, you're not alone.

• Jan 6, 2023

Healthcare facilities facing critical shortage of Children's Tylenol, amoxicillin

Many doctors' offices and pharmacies are dealing with a shortage of medication.

• Dec 19, 2022

"Tridemic" overwhelming frontline health care workers in Boston

A virus trifecta is taking a toll on nurses at local hospitals and the patients who need their care.

• Dec 15, 2022

Boston opens pop-up COVID and flu vaccine clinics as cases rise

The numbers are not where Boston public health officials would like them to be when it comes to getting vaccinated against the flu.

• Dec 14, 2022

Vaccine clinics aim to prepare public for winter outbreaks

Flu vaccines and COVID booster shots are being offered at walk-in clinics, like the one in the North End on Saturday.

• Dec 10, 2022

Massachusetts reports "very high" levels of flu

Last year, the state never reached "very high" flu activity. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.

• Dec 9, 2022

Health officials: Wear masks in crowded spaces because of flu, RSV, and COVID

As respiratory viruses surge all over the country, health officials are saying it's time to start wearing masks again​.

• Dec 8, 2022

Worries for holidays with RSV cases rising, amoxicillin shortage

Three Massachusetts medical groups are asking families to mask up during the holidays amid a rise in respiratory illnesses like RSV and an antibiotic to fight it in short supply.

• Nov 16, 2022

Can adults get RSV? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions

Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your COVID and RSV questions.

• Nov 10, 2022

Pfizer planning to ask for FDA approval of RSV vaccine as cases surge

Hope is on the horizon for parents and providers who are unfortunately familiar with the frightening respiratory virus RSV.

• Nov 1, 2022