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.
One of the victims seriously injured in last week's brazen shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge says he is grateful to be alive after being shot multiple times.
A Waltham, Massachusetts firefighter is recovering at home after suffering injuries from a falling tree.
A judge ordered Memorial Drive shooting suspect Tyler Brown to remain in custody after a dangerousness hearing Thursday.
The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast calls for rain at times but also chances for sun in the Boston area.
Aubry won the record $2 million prize for earning 8-of-11 votes in Wednesday night's finale of "Survivor 50."
The Memorial Day weekend weather forecast calls for rain at times but also chances for sun in the Boston area.
A judge ordered Memorial Drive shooting suspect Tyler Brown to remain in custody after a dangerousness hearing Thursday.
One of the victims seriously injured in last week's brazen shooting on Memorial Drive in Cambridge says he is grateful to be alive after being shot multiple times.
Frightening dashcam video shows a wrong-way crash on Route 3 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Aubry Bracco was among the four finalists as "Survivor 50" came to a close on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
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.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Jarren Duran's opposite-field two-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Tuesday night.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday 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.