The state Department of Health is advising Rhode Islanders to get flu shots and take other preventive measures as the illness sweeps through the state.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee got his COVID-19 and flu shots Wednesday, according to a media release from his office. The governor was joined by Director of Health Dr. Jerry Larkin in getting vaccinated ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As the temperatures are slowly starting to drop, COVID-19 levels are already starting to rise in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Health monitors the wastewater ...

In many ways, COVID-19 served as a boot camp, preparing health officials and infectious diseases doctors for future health crises. Were there a bird flu outbreak, the state is better positioned to ...

Following the CDC’s downgrade of the childhood vaccination schedule, pediatricians are warning it could have impacts on ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for the COVID-19 vaccine Monday, ending months of confusion about the vaccine in Rhode Island. The new guidance advises people 65 ...

WESTERLY, RI -- The Rhode Island National Guard started going door to door on Saturday in coastal areas to inform any New Yorkers who may have come to the state that they must self-quarantine for 14 ...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island is requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees — including those who currently or in the future may work remotely — are required to ...