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.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced.
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.
A child was injured Tuesday morning when a tree fell on them at YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland, Massachusetts.
A convicted sex offender is now accused of recording video of children at the Boston Common Frog Pond using sunglasses with a camera.
Police are looking for a woman named Karen Solomon as they investigate the death of a Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer, sources say.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial resumed Tuesday in Massachusetts with the 15th day of testimony.
Willson Contreras and Mickey Gasper homered, and the Red Sox dismantled the Diamondbacks 11-1 on Monday night.
Police are looking for a woman named Karen Solomon as they investigate the death of a Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer, sources say.
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial resumed Tuesday in Massachusetts with the 15th day of testimony.
A child was injured Wednesday morning when a tree fell on them at YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland, Massachusetts.
A convicted sex offender is now accused of recording video of children at the Boston Common Frog Pond using sunglasses with a camera.
There is increasing concern about the conditions on board the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Willson Contreras and Mickey Gasper homered, and the Red Sox dismantled the Diamondbacks 11-1 on Monday night.
Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe, and Nick Yorke each had two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Boston Red Sox 8-3 after a 2 1/2-hour rain delay.
Dorchester, Massachusetts native Joshua Báez made history on Saturday in his Major League Baseball debut.
Sonny Gray worked seven innings for his career-best 15th win of the season, Wilyer Abreu hit a home run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.
Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.