Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Elisabeth Marnik’s personal journey from unvaccinated childhood to immunology expert highlights the importance of empathy in addressing vaccine scepticism amid rising exemption rates and falling coverage. Elisabeth Marnik’s path into immunology began with an unusual personal history: she reached adulthood…
Dr. Mehmet Oz responded to President Trump’s suggestion to split the MMR vaccine, emphasising its safety and defending the standard immunisation protocol amid political debates over vaccine regulations. Dr. Mehmet Oz moved to ease concerns on Sunday after President Donald…
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions in the U.S. have reached a historic 4.2%, raising concerns among health officials over declining immunisation coverage amidst political debates and rising disease risks. U.S. kindergarten vaccine exemptions have climbed to a record 4.2%, according to data…
A sharp increase in measles cases across Pennsylvania raises concerns over vaccination coverage and community immunity as the outbreak spreads to multiple counties and affects children returning to school. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has accelerated sharply, with state health officials confirming…
Experts in Ho Chi Minh City emphasise the importance of early RSV prevention in infants amidst rising hospital admissions and recent government classification of the virus as a dangerous infectious disease. Experts in Ho Chi Minh City are urging parents…
Nigeria has been officially recognised by the World Health Organization as free of wild poliovirus, marking a historic milestone in the global fight against the disease. Despite this achievement, health officials emphasise the need for continued vaccination to prevent the…
Health experts warn that declining immunisation rates and immunity gaps pose a heightened risk of a global measles resurgence this year, with outbreaks spreading across continents despite the disease’s preventability. Health experts are warning that measles could surge again worldwide…
Mozambique’s national HPV vaccination programme now includes a broad catch-up campaign targeting girls aged 9 to 18, leveraging global guidance and partnerships to address its high cervical cancer burden through innovative single-dose immunisation and comprehensive screening. Mozambique’s HPV vaccine programme…
Despite widespread concerns, health authorities confirm the human papillomavirus vaccine is safe and does not impact fertility, highlighting the risks of HPV itself over unfounded fears. Concerns that the human papillomavirus vaccine can cause infertility have circulated widely, but medical…
The NHS has opened its flu vaccination booking system earlier than usual to better prepare for winter and reduce strain on healthcare services, with eligibility extended to children and pregnant people in England. The NHS has opened its booking system…
Despite improvements in Indonesia’s vaccination coverage, disparities across districts risk fuelling outbreaks of measles, rubella and other preventable diseases, prompting urgent calls for targeted efforts and community immunity strengthening. Indonesia’s measles and rubella vaccination effort is improving, but the picture…
The first measles case in Pittsburgh since 2019 signals a potential increase as outbreaks expand across Pennsylvania and the US, highlighting concerns over vaccine uptake and emerging health risks. Measles has turned up in the Pittsburgh area for the first…
