Flu classified as "high severity" nationwide, cases spike in Massachusetts
There is a "high severity" of flu cases nationwide for the first time in several years, according to the CDC.
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There is a "high severity" of flu cases nationwide for the first time in several years, according to the CDC.
Fiber may be able to help protect you from getting sick, according to a team at the University of Cambridge.
80% of U.S. states, including parts of New England, are reporting high or very high levels of COVID, RSV, and the flu, the CDC says.
A 6-year-old boy has RSV, strep throat, and pneumonia. His mother never thought a cough could escalate so fast.
A Massachusetts mother is warning other parents about the respiratory risks this season as her young has been hospitalized with three illnesses at once. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
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.
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.
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.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
A Lynn family spent the weekend saying goodbye to a 5-year-old who suddenly and unexpectedly fell sick with RSV Friday.
A heartbroken Lynn family says the illness came on fast and sudden. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Dr. Rick Malley from Boston Children's Hospital has more information on RSV symptoms and what parents can do to protect their kids from the respiratory illness.
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.
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.
The program collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device. Samples are sent to a lab for testing.
The program collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device. Samples are sent to a lab for testing.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the difference between the RSV and pneumonia vaccines.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the difference between the RSV and pneumonia vaccines.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
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