U.S. measles cases so far this year now exceed all of 2023
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
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Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Public health officials are urging parents and providers to make sure that young children are up to date on the measles vaccine.
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said to get your second shingles vaccine as soon as possible if you waited longer than six months after the first.
Dr. Mallika Marshall said to get your second shingles vaccine as soon as possible if you waited longer than six months after the first.
Many vaccines require multiple doses and a new study finds which arm you get your shots in may actually make a difference.
Many vaccines require multiple doses and a new study finds which arm you get your shots in may actually make a difference.
A CBS News analysis found 152 schools in the state have MMR vaccination rates below the 95% the CDC recommends for herd immunity.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Researchers have found that the flu vaccine may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and heart attack.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the difference between the RSV and pneumonia vaccines.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
A local nurse had three confirmed appointments for the new COVID vaccine and each time was turned away.
There may be a benefit to getting your COVID shots in the same arm each time.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
If you're planning a trip overseas, double-check your vaccine status for measles.
It's true that you don't want to get boosters too close together, but COVID boosters protect against severe disease. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
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.
As temperatures rise, so do the number of ticks and the risk of Lyme disease. But the good news is an effective Lyme Disease vaccine is on the horizon.
UNICEF found the secondhand impacts of the pandemic were having a catastrophic effect on vaccination rates for children.
A new RSV vaccine shows promise in preventing severe respiratory illness in seniors and infants.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg are at the top of the Democratic field in a New Hampshire presidential primary poll.
A man charged with a murder near Boston Common is due in court Thursday.
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, have charged a man with opening a bedroom window and grabbing a sleeping woman's ankle in the middle of the night.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Cybersecurity experts are raising concerns about the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence after an AI agent developed by OpenAI carried out a cyberattack.
A man charged with a murder near Boston Common is due in court Thursday.
Boston police are warning that there's been an increase in cellphone robberies downtown.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pete Buttigieg are at the top of the Democratic field in a New Hampshire presidential primary poll.
The jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial has reached 17 people. Following a final day of jury selection, the judge is targeting Friday for opening statements.
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, have charged a man with opening a bedroom window and grabbing a sleeping woman's ankle in the middle of the night.
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.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
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.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
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."
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.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
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.
The Baltimore Orioles ended Boston's franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak, defeating the Red Sox 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Boston Red Sox tied a franchise record in the first game of a doubleheader, beating the Baltimore Orioles for their 15th straight win.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
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.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.