Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Health advocates are urging families to vaccinate children as Afghanistan records 42 polio cases and remains one of only two countries where the virus is endemic. On World Polio Day, the Afghanistan Free of Polio organisation renewed its appeal for…
President Asif Ali Zardari has urged parents to vaccinate children as Pakistan prepares to reach 23.9 million youngsters, with seven cases reported this year and frontline teams still facing deadly attacks. Pakistan’s president has appealed to parents and caregivers to…
A two-year study found that Kenyan parents’ views on the vaccine’s value remained broadly stable, while perceptions of side effects and risk changed markedly, especially among less educated and unemployed respondents. A two-year survey of Kenyan parents and caregivers suggests…
A proposal backed by Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo would remove requirements for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib and pneumococcal vaccines, as doctors warn declining immunisation rates could bring preventable diseases back into hospitals and schools. Florida health officials are weighing a…
Studies presented at IDWeek 2026 suggest seasonal flu vaccination can reduce severe outcomes in older adults and cut flu-related emergency and urgent care visits among children and adolescents. Two new studies presented at IDWeek 2026 add to the evidence that…
The UAE says its domestic success in stopping polio has underpinned wider efforts, including 850 million vaccine doses delivered to children in Pakistan and support for campaigns across Africa. The UAE has used the fight against polio to present a…
A study suggests non-maternal household members are the main source of hepatitis B exposure for many young children, strengthening the case for routine vaccination at birth. A study presented at IDWeek suggests that household contact, rather than a baby’s mother,…
US measles cases have risen by 178 in a week to 4,588, with Pennsylvania accounting for more than 1,300 infections and 251 hospital admissions. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that measles cases in the…
More than 168 million children received polio vaccines across 22 African countries in the first nine months of 2026, but conflict, funding gaps and weak health systems continue to threaten progress. The World Health Organization’s Africa regional office is pressing…
Grade 8 pupils in the UAE are due to receive their first HPV vaccine dose on 27 October, but schools say students must have parental consent and meet medical eligibility requirements. Schools in the United Arab Emirates have begun telling…
The WHO says uneven immunisation and a shortfall of almost 40% in eradication funding are leaving vulnerable communities exposed, despite vaccination campaigns reaching 168 million children. The World Health Organization has warned that funding shortages and uneven vaccination coverage are…
As US measles cases surge and MMR coverage falls, experts say officials should acknowledge that most healthy children recover while explaining why infection remains a needless risk. As measles cases rise sharply across the United States, some public health and…
