Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
A recent measles-rubella immunisation drive in the Philippines has been targeted by viral falsehoods on social media, undermining efforts to restore confidence in vaccines and threatening progress against preventable diseases. A measles-rubella vaccination campaign in the Philippines has become the…
A Norwegian study found a slight increase in type 1 diabetes diagnoses in children following rotavirus vaccine introduction, but researchers caution against linking the two, highlighting broader environmental factors influencing disease trends. Norway’s rapid rollout of the rotavirus vaccine has…
A new study reveals that childhood vaccination coverage across the European Union is declining after decades of steady progress, raising concerns about increased risks of preventable disease outbreaks amid pandemic-related setbacks. A new analysis published in The Lancet Regional Health,…
The United States reports its highest measles case count in over three decades, with Pennsylvania experiencing its largest outbreak yet, as vaccine misinformation hampers immunisation efforts and causes deadly consequences. Pennsylvania has confirmed a fifth measles-associated death as the United…
Angola’s health ministry is set to vaccinate 11 million children across the country in a major effort to combat poliomyelitis, measles, and yellow fever, following a challenging year for public health services. Angola’s health ministry plans to vaccinate about 11…
A resurgence of measles and diphtheria in Morocco highlights growing gaps in community immunity, driven by misinformation, religious objections, and neglect, prompting urgent public health responses amid rising concerns. Morocco is confronting a worrying return of diseases that had long…
A University of Maryland study warns that relaxing Florida’s school-entry vaccine requirements could lead to a severe measles resurgence, with a vulnerable population and rising cases urging urgent reconsideration. A proposal to scrap Florida’s school-entry requirement for the measles, mumps…
Research from Hungary indicates that COVID-19 and influenza vaccines administered during pregnancy lead to only mild and temporary effects in mouse offspring, contrasting with the lasting behavioural changes caused by infection. The findings support vaccination as a safer option for…
As Oregon faces its highest measles count since 1991, health authorities urge families to vaccinate early against flu, RSV, COVID-19, and measles before the winter season increases indoor transmission risk. Health officials in Oregon are urging families to think about…
A GP with paediatric expertise reassures parents that mild illnesses like colds typically do not warrant cancelling children’s flu shots, with more caution advised for fever and blocked noses. Parents whose children develop a mild illness before a flu vaccination…
The US state of Wisconsin reports 214 measles cases this year, driven by a significant outbreak in the south-west, with health officials warning of the risks posed by unvaccinated populations amid a nationwide rise in cases. Wisconsin has confirmed 214…
Public health officials in the US warn of rising measles cases and deaths, with outbreaks intensifying in Pennsylvania and across the country as vaccination coverage falls and misinformation spreads. Public health officials in the US are warning that measles continues…
