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.
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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.
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.
Red Sox centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela has established himself as one of the best defensive players in baseball, and turned in a Catch of the Year candidate Saturday in Arizona.
The New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Aidan Chiles ran for a 3-yard touchdown and threw the winning 2-point conversion to Omari Kelly in double overtime Saturday to give Michigan State a 42-40 victory over Boston College.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night.
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
The New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
A Tornado warning has been issued in Worcester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts until 4:45 p.m.
Saturday's jackpot has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
From Mike Vrabel to Will Campbell to TreVeyon Henderson, there will be a lot of new faces on the sideline for the Patriots during their Week 1 clash with the Raiders at Gillette Stadium.
Brian Shortsleeve says he opposes sanctuary state policies and that cooperating with the federal government will reduce the need for ICE raids. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Red Sox centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela has established himself as one of the best defensive players in baseball, and turned in a Catch of the Year candidate Saturday in Arizona.
The New England Patriots will host the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Aidan Chiles ran for a 3-yard touchdown and threw the winning 2-point conversion to Omari Kelly in double overtime Saturday to give Michigan State a 42-40 victory over Boston College.
Brandon Pfaadt pitched six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Boston Red Sox 5-1 on Saturday night.
The Lowell High School boys soccer team is hoping to repeat its undefeated regular season record from last year.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.