FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults in their 50s
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
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The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
The CDC has issued an alert to healthcare providers about an increase in potentially deadly cases of meningitis and bloodstream infections.
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.
