A look at data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows doctor visits for respiratory illnesses are in the “high” range in D.C. and Maryland, and the “very high” range in Virginia. “Some of that is driven by influenza, but there are a lot of other respiratory viruses that are also increasing at … Read more
While Marylanders are being reminded to get their flu and RSV shots, they are also being reminded that COVID-19 boosters are available. But a new poll found that not everyone is rushing to get the shot. While Marylanders are being reminded to get their flu and RSV vaccines, they are also being reminded that COVID-19 … Read more
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the Novavax vaccine is a protein-based vaccine, as opposed to the mRNA vaccines already on the market. Novavax, a biotech firm based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has been granted emergency FDA authorization for its version of a COVID-19 vaccine — and local officials hope it will encourage more people to … Read more
