Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
A comprehensive analysis of over 42,000 health records confirms that maternal Tdap vaccination during pregnancy does not impact infant growth or increase early emergency care, bolstering public health confidence. A new analysis of 42,758 electronic health records has found no…
As measles cases gain national attention, the looming threat of influenza, combined with policy uncertainties and declining immunisation rates, raises urgent concerns for the upcoming season’s impact on public health across New Jersey and beyond. Measles has drawn much of…
Despite an emergency vaccination campaign reaching 18 million children, Bangladesh faces its deadliest measles outbreak in recent history, with more than 1,000 fatalities and ongoing transmission. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now killed more than 1,000 children, according to health authorities,…
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has exceeded 600 cases across 37 counties, prompting emergency vaccination campaigns as health officials race to curb the rapidly spreading virus that has already caused hospitalisations and child deaths. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has passed another grim milestone,…
The United States is approaching a critical review of its measles elimination status as cases surge and vaccination rates drop, raising concerns among health experts about domestic transmission and policy challenges. The United States is heading towards a pivotal November…
Two unvaccinated Amish infants in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first confirmed US deaths linked to the disease this year amidst a nationwide resurgence and ongoing outbreak among undervaccinated communities. Two unvaccinated Amish infants in Lancaster…
A new CDC survey reveals stagnant HPV vaccination rates among American teens for a record fourth year, with rural areas facing the starkest disparities in vaccine coverage and uptake. A new federal survey suggests HPV vaccination among American teenagers has…
Health experts in Turkey emphasise the importance of a second chickenpox vaccine dose to enhance immunity in children, aligning with international guidelines amid ongoing outbreaks. Health experts are urging parents to make sure children receive the second dose of the…
Bangladesh faces its worst measles crisis on record, with nearly 200,000 suspected cases and over 1,000 deaths, as vaccination disruptions and rising dengue cases strain the healthcare system. Bangladesh is confronting its worst measles outbreak on record, with hospitals stretched…
A systematic review indicates that vaccinating pregnant women with Pfizer’s Abrysvo can cut severe RSV illness in infants by up to 84%, offering promising safety data and supporting current immunisation guidelines amidst calls for broader global research. A new systematic…
Brazilian health regulator Anvisa has widened the use of the MenQuadfi meningococcal vaccine, now approved for children from six weeks old, aligning with international standards and potentially enhancing early protection against a rapid-spreading infection. Brazil’s health regulator has expanded access…
Measles cases in the United States are rising sharply, driven by decreasing vaccination rates among children and growing parental scepticism, reigniting concerns about the disease’s potential to spread despite previous elimination efforts. Measles cases in the United States have climbed…
