Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Sweden’s Public Health Agency reports 21 measles cases connected to the Urkult folk music festival, underscoring risks of outbreaks in crowded events despite high vaccination coverage. Sweden’s Public Health Agency said it had identified 21 measles cases linked to the…
Five African countries have been officially declared free of active poliovirus type 2 outbreaks, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s ongoing fight against polio. The achievement highlights the importance of continued vigilance and high immunisation coverage to maintain this…
Medical experts warn that President Trump’s executive order to separate childhood vaccines could exacerbate vaccine hesitancy amid rising measles cases and declining immunisation rates, raising fears of public health setbacks. Doctors are warning that President Donald Trump’s new executive order…
A UK-wide maternal RSV vaccination programme has halved intensive care admissions for infants under six months, offering promising signs of effectiveness in protecting newborns from severe respiratory infections during their first winter season. The introduction of the maternal RSV vaccination…
With childhood immunisation rates faltering and exemptions reaching record highs, experts emphasise the critical role of school nurses in reversing the trend through education, counselling, and improved access. School nurses may be one of the most practical tools available to…
Brazil’s national immunisation drive this weekend aims to boost vaccination coverage among children and teenagers, introducing the new Pneumo 20 vaccine amid renewed concerns over measles and other preventable diseases. Parents and carers in Brazil will have a chance on…
Doctors and health experts in Bulgaria are calling for stricter penalties after investigations revealed many children’s vaccination records may be falsified, undermining efforts to control a severe measles outbreak across the country. Bulgarian doctors and public health experts are calling…
A new survey shows that 71% of caregivers find the rise in conflicting health advice challenging, impacting their decisions and trust in medical guidance, highlighting the need for clearer communication from children’s hospitals. A new national survey suggests caregivers are…
The Turkistan region reports 47 confirmed measles cases in the first half of 2026, highlighting ongoing vaccination challenges as authorities ramp up immunisation efforts to curb the outbreak. Turkistan region in south-eastern Kazakhstan reported 47 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in the…
As Pennsylvania battles one of its largest measles outbreaks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long-standing anti-vaccine rhetoric and recent influence in affected communities highlight ongoing challenges in immunisation efforts amid rising distrust and misinformation. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long history of…
A new study suggests that administering nirsevimab, an RSV antibody, to infants not only prevents severe respiratory illness but also leads to fewer antibiotic prescriptions, potentially helping combat antibiotic overuse in young children. A new study from the Children’s Hospital…
Research reveals that concentrated gaps in school-level vaccination coverage are fueling the resurgence of measles in the US, challenging assumptions based on county-wide immunity rates amid rising cases and preventable outbreaks. Researchers have found that measles is increasingly finding room…
