Mass. kids ages 5-11 could begin getting COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday
Doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could be injected into the arms of Massachusetts children as early as Wednesday now that a panel of CDC advisors has voted to recommend vaccination for kids age 5-11.A final decision from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the former Massachusetts General Hospital chief of Infectious Diseases, is expected within hours. […]
Mass. kids ages 5-11 could begin getting COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday
Doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could be injected into the arms of Massachusetts children as early as Wednesday now that a panel of CDC advisors has voted to recommend vaccination for kids age 5-11.A final decision from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the former Massachusetts General Hospital chief of Infectious Diseases, is expected within hours. […]
Mass. kids ages 5-11 could begin getting COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday
Doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could be injected into the arms of Massachusetts children as early as Wednesday now that a panel of CDC advisors has voted to recommend vaccination for kids age 5-11.A final decision from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the former Massachusetts General Hospital chief of Infectious Diseases, is expected within hours. […]
Customized vaccine being tested in Boston could revolutionize cancer treatment
A vaccine with the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment is being tested in Boston. The customized vaccines are intended to help the body’s immune system target an individual’s tumor.Heather Walker, a wife, mother and Boston Celtics executive, is participating in the clinical trial. In July, doctors discovered a fast-growing tumor in her brain, called glioblastoma. […]
Customized vaccine being tested in Boston could revolutionize cancer treatment
A vaccine with the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment is being tested in Boston. The customized vaccines are intended to help the body’s immune system target an individual’s tumor.Heather Walker, a wife, mother and Boston Celtics executive, is participating in the clinical trial. In July, doctors discovered a fast-growing tumor in her brain, called glioblastoma. […]
Customized vaccine being tested in Boston could revolutionize cancer treatment
A vaccine with the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment is being tested in Boston. The customized vaccines are intended to help the body’s immune system target an individual’s tumor.Heather Walker, a wife, mother and Boston Celtics executive, is participating in the clinical trial. In July, doctors discovered a fast-growing tumor in her brain, called glioblastoma. […]
How long are colds contagious? What you need to know about spreading the common cold
Advertisement How long are colds contagious? What you need to know about spreading the common cold Plus, what you can do to shorten the length of your cold. Updated: 7:37 AM EDT Oct 29, 2021 Korin Miller It’s normal to come down with a cold a few times a year, but it never really gets […]
Video: Boston doctor gives latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines for young kids
Anchor/Reporter Video: Boston doctor gives latest updates on COVID-19 vaccines for young children Updated: 10:55 AM EDT Oct 9, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript RHONDELLA: VACCINES EXPERTS FOR THE CDC WILL MEET EARLY NEXT MONTH TO DECIDE WHEERTH TO RECOMMEND PFIZER’S COVID VACCINE FOR CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 5. JENNIFER: HEERO T ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS […]
Researchers develop breast cancer prediction tool for Black women
Black women have the highest breast cancer mortality rate in the United States but Boston researchers have developed a new tool to help close that gap and save more lives. “My sister died of breast cancer two years ago. My mother had breast cancer. Her sister had it,” said Dr. Julie Palmer, of Boston University’s […]
World Mental Health Day: Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Advertisement World Mental Health Day: Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources Updated: 4:30 AM EDT Oct 8, 2021 In advance of World Mental Health Day, NewsCenter 5 is promoting awareness with a day of interviews and stories about related issues on Friday.GET HELP: Mental Health and Wellbeing ResourcesMental Health and Wellbeing ResourcesIf you or a friend […]