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COVID and flu cases rise in Mass. as experts urge more vaccination
Long COVID and possible flu complications are still a danger. Experts say preventing infection is still the best way to avoid them. -
COVID is everywhere again. Here's what public health officials say you should do.
It can be confusing to know how best to avoid infection and what to do if that rapid test shows two lines. Here are some answers. -
Masking returns at many Massachusetts hospitals — and not just because of COVID
COVID is on the rise but so are other respiratory viruses, causing hospitals and other health facilities to bring back masks. -
With holiday season underway, COVID ticks up in Boston area
Compared to this time last year, wastewater levels are slightly lower, says epidemiologist Marisa Donnelly. -
You can order more free COVID-19 tests through the mail before the holidays
The U.S. government is sending out another round of at-home coronavirus tests. -
Get your COVID, flu and RSV shots before Thanksgiving, experts say
Latest COVID vaccines can prevent severe disease and are effective against current virus variants. -
Health officials hope demand stays high for the updated COVID booster
"People are excited to get vaccinated. We just need to make sure that we continue to match demand with supply," said Massachusetts' Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Robbie Goldstein. -
‘We need to be ready’: CDC gives Northeastern $17.5M to spot next virus outbreak
The center will help monitor and predict virus surges across the globe. -
New COVID vaccines are coming. Here's what you should know about the 2023 boosters
Now is the time to get the new booster if you haven't received a COVID-19 vaccine in the last two months, says the CDC. -
The latest COVID boosters are in for the fall. Here's what that means for you
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Dr. Robert Wachter about the latest round of FDA-approved COVID-19 boosters and how people should think about the coronavirus and its risk.