Lyme disease vaccines in the works at Moderna, Pfizer
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.
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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.
Moderna's CEO defended a plan to more than quadruple the company's COVID-19 vaccine price,
Zavzpret, a nasal spray created by Pzifer, is expected to go on the market in July.
Hope is on the horizon for parents and providers who are unfortunately familiar with the frightening respiratory virus RSV. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
WBZ TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall said there's no reason to be concerned about the bivalent booster shot.
Moderna on Friday filed patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech "for infringing patents central to (its) mRNA technology platform," the company said in a news release Friday.
Pfizer is asking the FDA to authorize its improved COVID shots. WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Results of the trial showed that the vaccine appeared to be safe and had a strong immune response.
The vaccine would be a three-dose regimen for younger kids.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall has more on this breaking story.
WBZ TV's Breana Pitts reports.
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies.
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to allow adults age 50 and older.
The recall is voluntary and stems from the tablets containing higher levels of nitrosamines, which pose a cancer risk.
Parents will have to keep waiting to find out when their youngest children can get a Covid-19 vaccine.
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
The Food and Drug Administration is now allowing Pfizer booster shots for kids as young as 12. The next step will be CDC approval.
The FDA is reportedly expected to broaden eligibility for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters to kids ages 12 to 15 in the coming days.
This is the first antiviral Covid-19 pill authorized for ill people to take at home, before they get sick enough to be hospitalized.
Pfizer said the pill cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% if given to high-risk adults within a few days of their first symptoms.
Pfizer announced Wednesday that a third dose of its vaccine will likely protect people from the Omicron variant.
The FDA on Friday authorized Moderna and Pfizer's COVID vaccine booster shots for all adults 18 and older.
Massachusetts is opening up COVID booster shots to any fully vaccinated resident age 18 or older, effective immediately.
The Pfizer COVID booster shot could be available to all adults by the end of this week.
Pfizer is expected to seek FDA emergency use authorization for a Covid-19 vaccine booster shot for people 18 and older, making them available to all adults.
Newly released body camera footage shows an intense drug search inside a Webster, Massachusetts store as several police officers were attacked by dogs.
An 83-year-old woman was rescued from a burning car in East Bridgewater.
The very bad day on Wall Street comes at a time when everyday people are already pinching pennies.
Sam Hauser finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night.
A man has been arraigned on charges he raped two women inside a Framingham clothing store back in 1989.
Newly released body camera footage shows an intense drug search inside a Webster, Massachusetts store as several police officers were attacked by dogs.
An 83-year-old woman was rescued from a burning car in East Bridgewater.
The police commissioner told a TV station in Belize that surveillance video shows the three women with a bottle of tequila.
The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond.
A man has been arraigned on charges he raped two women inside a Framingham clothing store back in 1989.
Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Massachusetts has the second-highest hospital bed occupancy in the nation - 86% - according to a recent study from the American Medical Association.
A new study found that eating an orange a day may lower a person's risk of depression by 20%.
A program at Cape Cod Community College is bringing free teeth cleaning to children during school vacation week.
British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
A truck driver was fined $210 for a crash that caused more than a million dollars in damage.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
Jon Keller says the Trump address to Congress was missing two key points Tuesday night.
Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano (D-Quincy) said he is "worried" about the situation in Washington and the effects it could have on Massachusetts if funding is cut.
Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern weighed in on the cuts and federal freezes happening under President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration says it's going after bureaucratic waste but did they hit the target with the Kennedy Library?
The United States and Canada will have their rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off Thursday, as a tariff dispute between them simmers off the ice.
Twin Donuts in Allston is closing for good at the end of the month.
Wayfair laid off about 170 Massachusetts-based employees on Friday. The company's corporate headquarters are in Boston.
Massachusetts businesses are worried that President Donald Trump's tariffs will create higher prices for consumers.
The proposed six-year contract will keep the Freetown facility open, saving the jobs of 900 employees at the distribution center.
There's a call nationwide urging consumers to join a 24-hour economic blackout. Are people in Boston answering the call?
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Sam Hauser finished with a career-high 33 points to lead the short-handed Boston Celtics past the Utah Jazz 114-108 on Monday night.
The New England Patriots should be busy over the next several weeks as Mike Vrabel and company look to build a winning roster for 2025 and beyond.
The New England Patriots made a big splash on the first day of NFL free agency, reportedly signing defensive tackle Milton Williams to bulk up the team's defensive line.
The New England Patriots made sure Drake Maye's right side will be well-protected in 2025, reportedly signing veteran right tackle Morgan Moses to a multi-year contract.
The Patriots made moves to bulk up their defense on Monday, reportedly signing linebacker Robert Spillane and cornerback Carlton Davis as NFL free agency kicked off.
Video captured what it looks like for Mount Washington crews to do their jobs in the face of 100 mph winds.
At the Broomstones Curling Club in Wayland, people of all ages are bonded through the increasingly popular sport.
A UMass student who was initially denied a $10,000 prize after making a half-court shot will be getting the money after all.
A hawk was hit by a driver on 495 in Chelmsford and got stuck in the SUV's grille.
Why are there giant pink inflatable sculptures in downtown Boston? It's part of a new art installation.