Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
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…
A new study indicates that eliminating school-entry vaccination requirements in Florida could trigger a significant rise in measles cases, reversing decades of disease control and risking hundreds of child deaths within five years. Florida could be on course for a…
Vietnam is set to enhance its national immunisation programme, adding four new vaccines, including pneumococcal, HPV, and seasonal flu, aiming to bolster disease protection by 2030 amid logistical challenges and recent legal reforms. Vietnam is pressing ahead with a phased…
As children return to classrooms across the US, falling vaccination coverage and rising exemptions threaten to reignite measles outbreaks, disrupting education and straining health resources, experts warn. As children head back into classrooms, the measles virus is not far behind,…
Recent CDC data show rising autism diagnoses in the US, driven by improved screening and broader criteria. A new study confirms that the MMR vaccine is not linked to autism, supporting the importance of evidence-based understanding amid ongoing debates. Public…
Pennsylvania seeks emergency assistance from the CDC as a surge in measles cases and disputed death tolls highlight escalating public health crisis amid political clashes. Pennsylvania has opened the door to emergency help from the US Centres for Disease Control…
Austria’s free passive immunisation programme for newborns has significantly reduced hospital admissions for respiratory syncytial virus, with uptake reaching up to 90% in maternity wards, as authorities explore additional preventive options for vulnerable groups. Austria’s free passive immunisation programme for…
The Egyptian Ministry of Health confirms that routine childhood vaccines are fully stocked across the nation, countering social media claims of shortages and emphasising the importance of adhering to the immunisation schedule.
Pakistan has reported its fifth polio case of 2026, with ongoing security issues in Bannu hampering vaccination efforts and risking further virus transmission in the region. Pakistan has confirmed its fifth polio case of 2026, with the virus detected in…
The CDC has reopened COVID-19 vaccine orders through the Vaccines for Children programme, addressing supply delays that threaten paediatric immunisations. With calls from the American Academy of Pediatrics for broader vaccine access, concerns remain over the vulnerability of infants and…
A new study warns that removing Florida’s school-entry vaccination requirement could lead to one of the worst measles epidemics in US history, as declining immunisation rates leave tens of thousands of children vulnerable amid a nationwide resurgence. Florida’s debate over…
Petrovax Pharm’s new vaccine, Mentera, offers a locally produced option targeting four meningococcal serogroups, potentially strengthening Russia’s immunisation efforts amid increasing infection cases and industrial localisation achievements. Russia has registered what Petrovax Pharm says is the country’s first domestically developed…
