Flu season isn't over yet in Massachusetts. As of this week, the flu has killed 382 people in Massachusetts this season, according to the state's health department. As of February, all regions of the ...

"Excessive drinking" includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to ...

The CDC recommends children get the first dose of the MMR vaccine, which includes protection against measles, mumps, and ...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A mosquito virus is on the rise and it’s hitting many of the most popular tourist destinations. “Take it from someone who had it three times, not a pleasant infection to ...

A federal judge has blocked the cuts while lawsuits move through the courts but it has caused uncertainty and anxiety among ...

As outbreaks for several diseases are being monitored across the U.S., state DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein has an update ...

When more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated, most people are protected through community herd immunity, according to the CDC, which estimated Massachusetts’ measles vax rate at ...

Pres­i­dent Don­ald Trump has nom­i­nat­ed act­ing CDC di­rec­tor Su­san Monarez to lead the agency. He post­ed his ...

With recent cases of measles causing deaths in the United States, some people may be wondering whether or not they need a ...

Massachusetts has reported a spike in neurological symptoms among pediatric flu patients in 2025, but national trends aren’t yet clear. Learn more.