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It's big, ungainly, communicates with hisses and vomits when threatened. Who is Miss Moira Rose? 11/27/2024 06:00pm • They're big, heavy, ungainly birds with bald, red heads and a black plumage. They communicate with hisses and, when threatened, will vomit in the general direction of the threat. But at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia, the role of turkey vultures is being celebrated this Thanksg Why the summer COVID surge could now have a 'silver lining' 10/02/2024 01:20pm • As the colder months approach, there is cautious optimism that an expected surge in COVID-19 cases could be less severe due to a significant spike in cases over the summer that boosted immunity for those who were infected. Public health experts are monitoring the trends closely. "In the past f FDA approves FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine — no doctor required 10/01/2024 03:18pm • Gaithersburg, Maryland-based MedImmune has received the Food and Drug Administration's approval for self- or caregiver-administration of its FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine, meaning no physician needed. It is expected to be available through online pharmacies beginning next year. FluMist stil Doctors warn of importance of child flu vaccines amid findings from worrying CDC report 09/20/2024 11:38pm • D.C.-area doctors say they're worried many eligible children will not receive their flu vaccine this year. It's something they fear will cause a spike in cases — or worse. "Many people worry about 'Oh, it's another shot for my child.' Yes, it is. But it's usually just once a year, and it helps Gaithersburg’s Emergent BioSolutions wins FDA approval for mpox vaccine 08/30/2024 09:06am • Gaithersburg, Maryland-based Emergent BioSolutions has received Food and Drug Administration approval for use of its existing smallpox vaccine as a vaccine for the mpox virus. The vaccine, known as ACAM2000, is a single-dose vaccine that was originally approved by the FDA in 2007 for immuniz DC Mayor Bowser tests positive for COVID-19, second time since 2022 08/29/2024 09:25am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday morning she has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement posted on X, Bowser said she will be following all public health guidelines, adding that she will miss the first day of school for pre-K students. "I'm disappointed to not be able to celebrate t Case of West Nile virus reported in Maryland: What you need to know about mosquito-borne viruses 08/26/2024 06:36pm • A confirmed case of Eastern equine encephalitis, or "Triple E," prompted some Massachusetts towns to restrict activities outside and close parks after dusk. In Maryland, public health officials monitor mosquito populations, and haven't had a confirmed case in decades. "It's something we're wat Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus 08/24/2024 08:00am • (CNN) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said. Fauci, a longtime public health official who became a household name as part of the White House Coro Fairfax Co. reports most single-year whooping cough cases in over a decade 08/21/2024 05:00am • Fairfax County has reported 44 cases of pertussis, commonly known as "whooping cough," so far this year — the most cases of the virus the Northern Virginia suburb has had during a single year in over a decade. Alex Seifert, an epidemiologist with the county's health department, said whooping co 'I don't think we need to be freaking out': Local doctor says mpox won't be the 'next COVID' 08/20/2024 08:45pm • Last week, the World Health Organization issued a public health emergency over a new strain of mpox that is spreading in several African countries. Some headlines about the illness even call it "the next COVID-19," but how much do you really need to worry about it? “I don't think that people li Parvovirus illness rising in kids just as school is starting, CDC says 08/14/2024 01:16pm • Just as back-to-school season gets underway, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert about an increasing number of cases of parvovirus B19, especially in younger children. The virus is common and can cause flu-like symptoms. Patients may feel achy or have a runny nos Why is COVID surging? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe 08/06/2024 04:39am • ▶ Watch Video: COVID cases spike across U.S. It's not just President Biden who recently tested positive for COVID — cases of the virus are spiking across the country. Nearly 40 states are reporting high COVID activity levels, according to data from the Centers for Disease Cont Could getting vaccinated for shingles prevent dementia? 08/03/2024 07:54am • Getting a vaccine to prevent a painful case of shingles might also be good for your brain. Two new studies, spearheaded by the journal Nature Medicine and the pharmaceutical company GSK, point to the potential benefits of one specific shingles vaccine: Shingrix. In the first Nature Medicine st Virus that causes COVID widespread in wildlife, Virginia Tech researchers say 07/31/2024 01:54pm • The virus that causes COVID-19 has been spreading through Virginia wildlife, and Virginia Tech researchers say well-populated areas are likely where it spread from humans to animals. While SARS-CoV-2 infections were previously identified in wildlife, primarily in white-tailed deer and feral mink, Do you recognize that phone number? Prince George's Co. police have tips on how to avoid over-the-phone scammers 07/30/2024 05:30pm • Scam artists keep getting more sophisticated, and the sheer number of them and the amount of money they've taken continues to spike compared to a year ago. That has Prince George’s County police reminding people about what to watch for, while revealing more about how scammers target victims. In