Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
A nationwide French study shows that while nirsevimab provides strong protection against RSV-related hospital admissions during the initial season, its effectiveness diminishes in the second year, prompting questions about ongoing immunity and vaccination strategies. A nationwide French study published in…
Two unvaccinated individuals have succumbed to measles in Pennsylvania, signalling the first deaths in the state in over three decades and highlighting a resurgence of the disease across the US as vaccination rates decline. Two unvaccinated people have died from…
A phase III trial in China finds that administering the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine alongside DTaP at the same visit does not compromise immune response in 3-month-old infants, supporting coadministration practices. A phase III trial in Hebei Province, China, suggests…
A comprehensive Finnish study provides strong evidence that HPV vaccination in adolescence does not increase the risk of miscarriage or early pregnancy complications, reinforcing global safety reassurance. A long-term Finnish study has added to evidence that human papillomavirus vaccination does…
Despite improvements in antenatal care and institutional deliveries, experts highlight a critical gap: the need to prioritise vaccination during pregnancy to protect newborns in India, as the uptake of maternal vaccines like Tdap remains suboptimal. India has made clear gains…
South Korea will extend its free seasonal flu vaccination programme to children aged up to 14 this autumn, aiming to enhance community protection ahead of the 2026-27 influenza season. South Korea will widen its free seasonal flu vaccination programme this…
Brazil’s recent measles outbreak highlights the dangers of falling vaccination rates and vaccine misinformation, threatening hard-won disease elimination status as authorities intensify immunisation campaigns amid growing public scepticism. Brazil’s measles warning is back, and so is the debate over why…
The Florida Department of Health has proposed removing four childhood immunisations from school entry requirements, a move aligned with state leaders’ broader efforts to loosen vaccine mandates amid ongoing political debate over medical freedom and public health safety. Florida is…
Australia is confronting its most severe diphtheria outbreak on record, with over 540 cases, predominantly among remote Aboriginal communities, highlighting the need for improved vaccination and living conditions to control the disease. Australia is facing its biggest diphtheria outbreak on…
Despite a federal order suggesting reduced vaccination recommendations, New Jersey maintains its current immunisation schedule, emphasising evidence-based guidance and warning against vaccine misinformation in the face of rising measles cases. New Jersey has said its childhood vaccination schedule remains unchanged…
A new study indicates that the use of nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, not only shields infants from severe respiratory illness caused by RSV but also significantly lowers their likelihood of being prescribed antibiotics during their first RSV season. Nirsevimab,…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a public consultation on the classification of vaccine recommendations, seeking to enhance communication and align with international best practices amid ongoing vaccine policy scrutiny. The US Department of Health and…
