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Updated boosters for COVID-19, RSV are on the way
Here’s what you need to know about fall booster shots for COVID-19, other respiratory illnesses
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It’s not your imagination, more people are getting COVID again
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High levels of exercise before the pandemic linked to decreased risk of contracting COVID-19, Brigham and Women’s study finds
Cuts to Mass. HIV/AIDS program could spark "health crisis"
Is COVID-19 Still a Pandemic?
It’s Official: We Can Pretty Much Treat Covid Like the Flu Now. Here’s a Guide.
Boston doctors discuss ‘devastating problem' of health inequity
Is it too late to get a flu shot?
'No joke': Mass. doctors urge vaccination as COVID, flu rates rise
Does it seem like everyone you know is getting sick recently? Here’s why, and what to do about it.
COVID and flu cases rise in Mass. as experts urge more vaccination
My Word | Avoid ‘tripledemic’ with flu, RSV and COVID shots
With new COVID variant on horizon, low vaccination rates and stark disparities could make for a ‘miserable winter’
How to keep COVID, flu and RSV at bay during the holidays
With holiday season underway, COVID ticks up in Boston area
Social media posts misconstrue the efficacy of vaccines for flu, measles, mumps and rubella
New variants, boosters and more: Your expert guide to COVID-19 as fall approaches
COVID is spiking again in Boston. Local doctors tell us what that means
What is human metapneumovirus, and should we be worried?
Ask The Docs: the COVID emergency ends, and a new RSV vaccine in the works
As the COVID PHE Ends, Here's What Doctors Are Carrying Forward
Massachusetts' COVID Emergency Ends Thursday: What It Means for You
‘I try not to let it scare me:’ COVID-19 emergency to end, but anxiety lingers
Boston area wastewater numbers continue downward trend
‘A Much Better Place': Top Boston Doctors Explain Mass. COVID Rates, Wastewater Data
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Study: Substance Use Disorders Do Not Increase Likelihood of COVID-19 Deaths
Stomach Bug? It could be norovirus
Three years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, how cautious are the experts?
Is Bird Flu a Risk to Humans?
Three years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, how cautious are the experts?
NOVIDS: Do Some Have the Genes to Dodge COVID?
NOVIDS: Do Some Have the Genes to Dodge COVID?
Massachusetts to close free COVID testing sites, citing declining demand
Mass. is winding down its remaining free COVID test sites this month
Study suggests opportunities to improve retention for underrepresented groups working in medicine
Do we need an active shooter alert system?--COVID shots could be recommended yearly--Women shutout in one major Oscars category--Earth's core could be changing
Boston Doctors ‘Looking Forward' to Seeing Gov. Healey's COVID Response Plans
Boston Doctors ‘Looking Forward' to Seeing Gov. Healey's COVID Response Plans
How COVID Subvariant XBB.1.5 Got Called ‘the Kraken' — and Is That Fearmongering?
Rising COVID cases, along with flu, RSV have parents searching for cold medicines
N95 and KN95 masks are your best mask option—here’s where to buy them online
A New HIV Treatment Shot Is Given Only Once a Year. It Could Be a 'Game Changer'.
Mass. among several states seeing ‘very high’ flu levels
Boston Parents Seek Return of Masks, COVID Testing Amid Increase in School Absences
Best of The Brink 2022: BU’s Most-Read Science and Research Stories
COVID Levels More Than Double Around Boston After Thanksgiving
How to Mitigate Risk of COVID, Flu and RSV This Holiday Season
Some Thanksgiving travelers heading to high-flu states
Will COVID surge in Greater Boston this winter? We asked the experts
Why a ‘near peer’ can be the best kind of mentor
Q&A: Can get your COVID booster and flu shot together?
Tripledemic Threat: RSV, Flu and COVID All a Concern This Winter
CDC director tests positive for COVID-19 a month after getting latest vaccine shot
Tripledemic Threat: RSV, Flu and COVID All a Concern This Winter
People of color more likely to be hospitalized with the flu – and less likely to get the vaccine, CDC finds
Can You Get the New COVID-19 Booster at the Same Time as a Flu Shot?
Doctors discuss how much protection new COVID boosters provide
Experts say flu shots could be key to battling serious illness this winter
Fall COVID Outlook: Surge Expected, But Significance Is Hard to Gauge
When to get your Omicron booster, and other things to know about the new shots
How a Massachusetts law meant to help victims is working against them
Black Covid long-haulers felt invisible to the health care system, so they formed their own support groups
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Here’s what you need to know about the new Omicron boosters.
New research on long COVID and the connection to an older disease
Cases of BA.2.75 Detected in Illinois. What Experts Are Saying About New COVID Variant
Monkeypox identified in Durham County, but large outbreak unlikely
As the Omicron BA.5 Variant Spreads, BU Infectious Diseases Expert Says It’s Time to Dial Up Protective Measures
How to protect yourself from BA.5, according to BMC, Brigham and Women’s Doctors
Who Should Get a Second COVID Booster? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
Move to weekly coronavirus data reporting in Mass., rather than daily, comes as BA.5 variant spreads
New coronavirus variant is the most contagious yet. What can you do to protect yourself?
Mass. switching from daily to weekly COVID-19 data reports
State officials will scale back the frequency of COVID data reporting to one day a week
Experts: Keep a sharp eye out for COVID-19 symptoms now that Fourth gatherings have passed
Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 ‘more’ transmissible, make up almost a quarter of COVID-19 cases in New England, CDC say
Boston Doctors Seeing More Paxlovid Rebound in COVID Patients
BA.4, BA.5 Subvariant COVID Cases ‘Creeping Up' in New England: What to Know
Community Program Improves COVID Vaccine Rates in Black and Latino Communities
What you need to know about the monkeypox virus
What Role Can Medical Centers Play in the Equitable Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccines?
Why Do Some Get COVID While Others Don't in the Same Household?
COVID Cases Are Likely 2 to 3 Times Higher Than What's Being Reported in Mass., Expert Says
Community-focused model improves equitable access to COVID-19 vaccination
Graduation season is here and COVID is rising; Here’s what public health experts say about rising cases
Has the 5th Wave Arrived? COVID Cases Surging Again in Mass.
Schools recommend students wear masks as COVID cases rise
With Cases Rising, Is It Time to Bring Back Masks in Mass. Schools?
New COVID Subvariant Now Accounts for 40% of Cases in New England as 5th Wave Looms
Can understanding social needs help researchers predict COVID-19 outcomes?
Most Contagious COVID Subvariant Yet Fueling 5th Wave in NY. Could We Be Next?
Is Massachusetts Out of the Pandemic Phase? Here's What Local Doctors Say
A Story of Two Americas: How COVID Impacted Northeast, South Differently
What's the COVID Outlook as Memorial Day Approaches? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
Boston COVID Wastewater Data Is on the Decline. Is the Spring Surge Over?
Mass. COVID positive rate ticks up slightly, with mask mandates mostly gone
One-Way Masking: As Mask Requirements Lift On MBTA, Many Still Choose To Play It Safe
Who should get a second booster shot? Boston doctors weigh in
As COVID Wastewater Levels Rise, Should We Expect Another Surge?
What Does the FDA Halt on Certain COVID Antibody Treatments Mean for Patients?
Ask the Docs: Second boosters for adults over 50 and Omicron BA.2 in New England
The New COVID-19 Variant, “BA.2?—Get 9 Facts Straight From Medical Specialists
Boston Doctors Explain New Reported Side Effect of COVID Vaccine
Will Mass. See a Bump in COVID Cases This Spring? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
How Worried Should You Be About ‘Stealth Omicron'? Here's What Boston Experts Say
Deltacron COVID Variant: What Boston Doctors Say You Should Know
China's COVID Lockdown: Boston Doctors Explain What It Could Mean for the U.S.
Is a 4th COVID Shot Really Necessary? Boston Doctors Weigh in
COVID-19 pandemic two years later
Long COVID Difficult to Diagnose, Treat, Boston Doctors Say
Should the Masks Come Off in Schools? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
Ask the doctors: the latest on vaccines, treatments, and what the future may hold
Should You Be Concerned About Brain Damage If You Had COVID? Here's What Doctors Say
As COVID Precautions Drop, Black Americans Remain More Affected — and More Concerned
Some people may still need to wear a mask as restrictions lift, Boston doctors say
Despite Study, Boston Doctors Say Kids 5 to 11 Should Still Get Vaccinated
COVID-19 antibody testing not useful for most people
Has Mass. Closed the Racial Gap for COVID Vaccinations? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
Could This Summer Be Normal Again? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
Boston Doctors Divided on School Mask Mandate
Boston Doctors Call for More Data on Booster Shots for Teenage Boys
Experts say not to worry about new version of omicron detected in Massachusetts
Can You Get Omicron Twice? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
New Omicron Subvariant ‘Likely' in Mass. Already, Boston Doctors Say
Tuesday marks 2 years since first COVID case confirmed in MA
COVID-19 Update & Child Literacy in the U.S.
KNX In Depth: President Biden touts infrastructure money as bridge collapses--When should COVID restrictions end?--Alcohol demand surges--Rams-49ers
Mayor Wu brings her policy — and personality — to social media
COVID-19 Update & Child Literacy in the US
Should Post-Infection Immunity Count in COVID Restrictions? Boston Doctors Respond
New Omicron Subvariant Could Be More Contagious, Boston Doctors Say
Scott Morrison admits crisis in aged care amid COVID outbreaks, says Defence not the solution
When Will Omicron End? Here's What Boston Doctors Say
‘We Were Wrong': Boston Doctors Call for Change in COVID Vaccine Expectations
3 W’s of COVID-19 Boosters explained: Who, When, & Why
Boost Your Health In The New Year: Four Reasons To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
Is the Omicron Surge Almost Over in Massachusetts?
Three W's of COVID-19: Who, when and why another shot will help
‘Straight up and then straight down’: Data shows Mass. has passed omicron peak
Ask the Docs: Masking and surge capacity
What We Can Learn From a RI Hospital's COVID Outbreak — Could It Happen in Mass.?
Can You Reuse a KN95 or N95 Mask? Experts Say Yes, but Follow These Steps
Are N95 and KN95 masks reusable and how should you store them?
Our view: A ray of hope
When Will We Reach Herd Immunity? Boston Doctors Explain
N95 and KN95 masks are your best mask option—here’s where to buy them online
Moving past the omicron peak? COVID-19 levels in Boston-area wastewater are on the decline
Experts urge face mask upgrade to protect against Omicron
Experts are seeing hopeful signs in the Boston area’s COVID-19 wastewater data
How Long Can You Keep Using the Same N95 Mask?
‘More COVID Than Ever Before': Boston Doctors Stunned by Surge
Best Masks for Omicron Protection
Dr. Sabrina Assoumou from Boston Medical Center talks about the COVID surge in MA
Health centers are improving COVID-19 vaccine equity among people of color
FQHCs have played a key role in enabling COVID-19 vaccine equity among people of color
The Right Mask to Wear Amid Omicron Spread, According to Experts
Where can you buy a COVID-19 at-home test? Here's what to know and where to look
Can You Get COVID Again After Recovering? Reinfections Are Possible, Experts Say
Most people are still wearing cloth masks. Here's why that's a problem with omicron
CDC updates isolation guidelines
CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine times
Omicron Symptoms: What to Watch for and How They May Differ From Delta
COVID Q&A: Top Boston Doctors Talk Proof of Vaccination, Hospital Capacity and Omicron
Health Experts Encourage Holiday Gatherings, But Urge Precautions
Boston to ramp up free rapid COVID testing, vaccine and booster clinics as city announces new pandemic advisory panel
Boston Purchases 20,000 At-Home Rapid Tests In Latest Efforts To Fight COVID
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu names members of new COVID-19 advisory committee
MA one of 17 states with confirmed cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant
New MedEd Programs Opened for Historically Black Medical School Students
Here's How the US Plans to Fight Omicron Variant, Winter COVID Surge
COVID-19 numbers have been rising sharply in Mass. These 7 charts show just how fast
‘We ran out of ICU beds today’: Hospitals stagger under strain as COVID-19 cases reach highest level since winter
Omicron variant: Local doctor explains what we know
Ask The Doctors: What you need to know about the omicron variant
Infectious disease expert from BMC talks omicron variant with Boston 25 News
How safe is it to celebrate Thanksgiving together this year?
'Numbers that we should be paying attention to': A doctor on rising COVID cases as holidays approach
COVID-19 cases are rising sharply in Mass. ahead of the holidays. How worried should you be?
Massachusetts Announces Expansion of Booster Shots for All Adults
Mass. reports 4,608 new breakthrough cases this week
Mass. reports 3,078 new breakthrough cases this week
COVID-19 booster, pediatric vaccines expected to roll out soon
COVID-19 booster, pediatric vaccines expected to roll out soon
COVID Vaccines for Kids Ages 5 to 11: Answers to Common Questions
What to Know About the COVID Vaccine Booster Shot Updates
Charts: What you need to know about breakthrough cases in Mass.
Ask The Doctors: Vaccine deadline enforcement kicks in for Boston city workers; A pill for COVID-19?
Natural COVID Immunity vs Delta Variant: Is It Enough To Protect You?
Children of color lack access to COVID-19 vaccines, and that's sadly 'not a surprise,' experts say
Ask The Doctors: How To Think About School Mask Mandates And Booster Shots
Key individuals craft widespread covid misinformation online
I'm a Virus Expert and Beg You Don't Go Here Now
Local doctor discusses upcoming FDA meeting on COVID-19 booster shots
Looking at the FDA's Booster Decision
How COVID-19 Exacerbated Inequalities in Health Care for the BIPOC Community
22 Important Questions and Answers for BU’s 2021–2022 School Year
Vaccine booster shots may be recommended for many Americans soon
‘Pair The Mandates With Access’: Barriers To Vaccine Access Must Still Be Addressed, Doctors Says
‘Pair The Mandates With Access’: Barriers To Vaccine Access Must Still Be Addressed, Doctor Says
Myths vs. Facts: Making Sense of COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation
Ask The Doctors: Delta Variant, Masking And Provincetown
How to Talk to Unvaccinated Patients About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
With COVID on the rise, we asked disease experts how they’re traveling, dining, and gathering
Discussing new CDC recommendations on mask-wearing for vaccinated Americans
CDC Says: Vaccinated Or Not, Put The Mask Back On. In Some Places.
The Trap Doors and Dead Ends of Trying to Get Treated for Long Covid
When exactly should you wear a mask? Here’s what the experts say
Masks Are Making a Comeback. But When Should Vaccinated People Wear Them?
‘The Gamble': Boston Doctors Urge COVID Tests, Vaccines as Breakthrough Cases Rise
At Least 35 Boston COVID Cases Traced Back to Provincetown Cluster
What to Know About Delta COVID Variant Symptoms, Treatments As It Dominates the U.S.
Here’s what we know about the Delta variant in Mass.
Long-Haul COVID Brings Long Road to Recovery
Ask The Doctors: WHO Recommends Fully Vaccinated Wear Masks
A Second Heat Wave Hits Boston
BMC Joins a New NIH Alliance to Address Root Causes of COVID-19 Inequities
Vaccine Equity Forum to feature Randolph, health officials
CDC looks at connection between myocarditis and COVID vaccine shots in young adults
Ask The Doctors: Delta Variant And A Massachusetts Vaccine Lottery
Cyber Attacks On The Rise
‘It Is Critical': Boston Doctors Say Vaccinated People Should Still Get Tested
Vaccination Rates Have Slowed Dramatically in Mass.
Reactions To A Full Reopening
Solving Health Disparities In Communities of Color Requires Holistic Approach
Pressure on Primary Care Expected to Intensify With Long-COVID
More New England States Dropping Mask Mandates Following CDC Guidance
No Change to Mask Order in Mass. After CDC Eases Rules, But Update Coming
Local doctor discusses CDC's eased mask guidance for fully vaccinated people
No Change to Mask Order in Mass. After CDC Eases Rules, But Update Coming
Dr. Sabrina Assoumou of Boston Medical Center discusses vaccinating children
Parents React After FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 12 to 15
With long Covid, history may be repeating itself among people of color
COVID Vaccine for 12-15: Your Questions Answered
Vaccine for 12-to-15-Year-Olds: What Parents Should Know Ahead of FDA Ruling
What Parents Should Know About the Pfizer Vaccine and Teens, According to a Boston Doctor
Morning Briefing: FDA Preparing To OK Pfizer Covid Vaccine For Kids Ages 12 To 15
We Must Fortify Primary Care to Treat Long COVID in Vulnerable Communities
Ask The Doctors: Updates on Mass. Reopening Plans
Gov. Baker Loosens Outdoor Mask Requirements And Charts A Path To Full Reopening
Doctors Discuss Potential as Pfizer Tests Pill to Treat COVID-19
People Who Inject Drugs Need Better Access to HIV PrEP, Buprenorphine Information
All Mass. Adults Become Eligible For the COVID Vaccine Monday. Here's What to Know
J&J’s Limbo Status Crimps U.S. Vaccine Drive at a Pivotal Moment
Doctors Highlight Differences in Blood Clots Tied to J&J Vaccine, Birth Control
Making Sense Of The J&J Vaccine Pause, And Taking Your Vaccine Questions
Already Had COVID? Be Prepared For Possible Stronger Side Effects From the Vaccine
Mass. to See Big Drop in Johnson & Johnson Vaccines. Here's Why
The push for vaccination
A Message to Spring Breakers: Stop Choosing Parties During the Pandemic. It's Downright Disrespectful
I Can't Even Put Into Words How Angry I Am at Spring Breakers, but Here Goes Nothing
Pregnant Or Lactating? Vaccinated People Might Be Passing On COVID Immunity To Their Babies
Doctors concerned more people looking to travel as new travel advisory begins Monday
Ask The Doctors: Answering Listener Questions About Vaccines And Variants
Though You Might Feel Sick After Your COVID-19 Vaccine, the Symptoms Are Not Contagious
WBUR Town Hall Recap: Fact Up! Your Vaccine Questions Answered
WBUR Town Hall: Fact Up! Your Vaccine Questions Answered
Dr. Sabrina Assoumou Reflects on the Past Year of COVID, What We Can Learn From the Pandemi
Families embrace CDC’s new guidance for vaccinated people
WBUR Ramps Up COVID Coverage as Vaccine Rollout Increases
The South African COVID Variant Is Here in Mass. What You Need to Know
BMC Doctor Says Safety Measures Are Best Defense Against COVID Variants
Experts Stress Vigilance as Cases Trend Downward
Super Bowl, Superspreader?
Will the Super Bowl lead to another spike in COVID cases? What past holiday gatherings taught us
BMC infectious disease doc on what's ahead for vaccine rollout in Mass.
First Case of COVID Variant Confirmed in Massachusetts
The Cory Johnson Program for Post-Traumatic Healing Webinar: Safety in the season of COVID-19
Roxbury Pastor Elizabeth Walker Works To Get Congregants Information On Coronavirus Vaccines
Doctors encouraged by low flu numbers during COVID-19 pandemic
Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy in Groups Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Why your COVID-19 test before Thanksgiving may not matter
Students' Class-Delaying Partying Leaves Communities ‘Profoundly Disappointed'
Coordinated Approach Needed to Increase Follow-Up Care After Rapid HIV, HCV Testing
HIV, Hep C Testing at Detox Centers Needs Strong Linkage-to-Care Effort
Low test positivity rate key to getting kids back to school, doctor says
Labor Day Could Become Coronavirus Superspreader as Millions Prepare to Travel
With Indefinite Pause in Mass. Reopening, Businesses Describe ‘Dire Circumstances'
Routine Hepatitis C Testing at FQHCs Would Be Cost-Effective
Cost-Effectiveness of Routine Hepatitis C Testing
Routine Testing for Hepatitis C Can Cut Costs, Save Lives
Coronavirus Threatens to Worsen Disparities, Distrust of Healthcare System Among Black Community
Hep C Testing, Treatment Rates Low at Federally Qualified Health Centers
Hep C Testing, Treatment Rates Low at Federally Qualified Health Centers
A Gap in Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Infections During the Opioid Epidemic
‘Test all, treat all’ cost-effective for HCV treatment in US prisons
HCV Testing and Treatment in Prisons Improves Outcomes, But At What Price?
Risk-Based Testing Missed 35% Of HCV-Positive Prison Inmates