Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to reshape federal vaccine recommendations are raising concerns over increased risks and reduced access to immunisations for children in lower-income families, amidst ongoing political and legal battles. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s push to remake federal…
An ongoing measles outbreak in Wisconsin has reached 243 cases, with health officials warning that the actual number may be higher due to underreporting and highlighting low vaccination rates in affected communities. Wisconsin’s measles outbreak has climbed to 243 cases…
Over 4.6 million students in the Philippines are set to receive vaccines for measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and HPV in a nationwide school-driven effort, aiming to boost coverage and address persistent immunisation gaps. More than 4 million students across the Philippines are…
Russia’s health authorities emphasise the urgent need for early vaccination this season, as new flu strains with little immunity threaten vulnerable populations amid evolving viral variants. Russia’s health authorities are warning that this year’s flu season is being driven by…
Cases of measles in England have surpassed last year’s total, with officials warning that declining vaccination rates are fuelling a resurgence of the disease, particularly in London and the West Midlands, risking wider outbreaks. Measles cases in England have now…
With schools reopening, experts emphasise the importance of vaccinations, good hygiene, and preventive measures to protect children from infectious diseases in crowded classrooms and shared transport settings. As schools reopen, parents are being reminded that children are more vulnerable to…
A nine-year-old girl in Hong Kong is in critical condition with severe influenza B, highlighting ongoing high flu activity and the urgency of vaccination campaigns as children return to school. Hong Kong’s health authorities have reported a severe paediatric influenza…
Borno State has reduced its circulating variant polio virus cases from eight in 2025 to three in 2026, highlighting ongoing efforts in vaccination and community outreach. UNICEF emphasises the need for continued immunisation campaigns to achieve a polio-free future. UNICEF…
UNICEF reports a significant drop in circulating poliovirus cases in Borno State, with efforts to eliminate the disease continuing through vaccination campaigns and community initiatives, as stakeholders rally on World Polio Day 2026. UNICEF says Borno State has recorded a…
The Australian government plans to widen access to childhood vaccines in pharmacies from January 2027, in response to declining immunisation rates and a surge in vaccine-preventable diseases, introducing targeted reminders and easier access for under-fives where legislation permits. Australia is…
As October begins, health experts highlight the importance of timely flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines, with renewed focus on vulnerable groups amidst shifting official guidance and ongoing respiratory virus season. October has arrived, and with it the annual push…
Florida’s Department of Health continues with plans to remove four vaccines from school requirements, while retreating from expanding vaccine exemptions, as the state’s fight over immunisation rules intensifies amidst political and public health debates. Florida’s Department of Health is pressing…
