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 new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Fatigue is a common symptom after all three of these vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Most people who get a cold or cough do not need to go to a doctor. But if you develop shortness of breath, chest discomfort or other severe symptoms you should.
Most people who get a cold or cough do not need to go to a doctor. But if you develop shortness of breath, chest discomfort or other severe symptoms you should.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
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Dr. Rick Malley from Boston Children's Hospital has more information on RSV symptoms and what parents can do to protect their kids from the respiratory illness.
This winter will likely bring a sharp rise in three big respiratory infections but some are wondering what happens if you get more than one infection at a time.
This winter will likely bring a sharp rise in three big respiratory infections but some are wondering what happens if you get more than one infection at a time.
The program collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device. Samples are sent to a lab for testing.
The program collects wastewater from a single plane using a custom-made collection device. Samples are sent to a lab for testing.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the difference between the RSV and pneumonia vaccines.
Dr. Mallika Marshall explains the difference between the RSV and pneumonia vaccines.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your medical questions.
WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall answers your questions
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
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 Dr. Mallika Marshall answers viewer questions about the latest health concerns
Moderna has reportedly developed an RSV vaccine with the same messenger RNA technology used in its COVID-19 shot.
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