Study: Alternating vaccine doses in your arms could be best protection
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.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
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 answers your questions
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.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
The Red Sox' addition of Trevor Story almost didn't happen, apparently because of Story's vaccination status.
At Merriam-Webster, lookups for "vaccine" increased 601% over 2020.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has remained out of trouble since joining the team last season. That may soon change.
The Brooklyn Nets once hoped that Kyrie Irving would get vaccinated. The Brooklyn Nets, however, are losing hope.
Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians told the media on Thursday that 100 percent of the team's players, coaches, and staff have been vaccinated.
Bill Belichick said he's confident that everyone in the organization has the resources to be well-educated on COVID-19 vaccines.
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to millions of Americans this month, but who qualifies depends on certain factors.
A case of the mumps has been reported at Boston University.
This spring, a woman in Washington State died from measles, the first reported measles death in the U.S. since 2003.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are launching a five-year clinical trial of a vaccine that would not just treat the Type 1 diabetes, but possibly reverse it.
New information that some doctors say could end concerns about the link between vaccines and autism.
Measles is on the rise across the nation and a group of local researchers say they know why -- not enough people are getting vaccinated against the deadly disease.
Childhood vaccines are credited with virtually wiping out a host of awful diseases, yet many parents are still concerned about the shots.
Although concerns are mounting across the nation of Ebola exposure, doctors fear the focus could be diverting attention from another potential threat: the flu.
Efforts are now underway in Boston to stop one of the most dangerous types of hospital infections, 'C. Diff'.
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
Save big on appliances from top brands and retailers gearing up for Memorial Day.
Discover the best deals on all kinds of Apple iPad models, allowing you to snag a new tablet and save some cash.
Save on a new MacBook before Memorial Day rolls around this May with an early selection of deals.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
Four men are accused of stealing expensive jewelry from Indian and South Asian families in Massachusetts for years.
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
The town of Sharon has confirmed a case of the rare Powassan virus, which is spread by ticks.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
The Patriots are hoping that they have their new franchise quarterback in Drake Maye.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
A new study finds that people with breast cancer are more likely to develop a second cancer over time.
The CDC is keeping a close eye on the impact that rising heat is having on o
The CDC has issued an advisory about the risks of safely injecting Botox after some people have gotten so sick they had to be hospitalized.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
State contracts obtained by the I-Team show taxpayers are paying tens of millions of dollars to hotels for rooms and food.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
Quincy City Council President Ian Cain and Swansea attorney John Deaton are seeking the Republican nomination to run against Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
Pro-Palestinian students have accelerated their protests of the Israel-Hamas war. But are the they helping or hurting their cause?
Massachusetts State Sen. Peter Durant weighed in on budget concerns in Massachusetts.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
"It's the golden goose," said Rooney of Boston's commercial property taxes, which provides a large percentage of the city's annual revenue.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the company says.
Rising costs are forcing small businesses located on Boston's Massachusetts Avenue to close.
Boston-based box wine brand Alileo teamed up with Caffe Nero to launch a coffee and wine experience in Massachusetts.
Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the celebrations and what's open and closed for the holiday.
Robert Shure is the talented sculptor behind the FAO Schwartz teddy bear, the Cy Young memorial and the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial.
Ming Tsai demonstrates how to cook a traditional Chinese street food - Ming's bings.
Founded out of love, Rustic Marlin is a home décor and lifestyle brand with a unique origin story in Massachusetts.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For now, there is hope. And if you want to stoke that hope, sit back and enjoy some quality Drake Maye highlights to see the high end of what he can do as a football player.
Was the Drake Maye pick a HIT or a MISS? Are the Patriots WINNERS or LOSERS? Has the franchise found its QUARTERBACK OF THE FUTURE or are the Patriots DOOMED FOR ETERNITY?
"Messi Madness" is set to fully engulf Foxboro this weekend with a crowd of 65,000 expected to head to Gillette Stadium for their chance to see soccer royalty.
The Patriots got their quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but New England's work is far from done this weekend.
Michael Hurley says the New England Patriots made the right pick with Drake Maye at number 3.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.