Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The NHS is intensifying its efforts to promote the RSV vaccine for pregnant women at 28 weeks in the South West, aiming to safeguard newborns from severe respiratory illness amid rising awareness and high uptake rates in the region. The…
A new analysis reveals that parental hesitation towards the HPV vaccine in the US persists at high levels, influenced by race, family background, and healthcare provider recommendations, with recent progress stalling. A new analysis of U.S. survey data suggests that…
Nearly three weeks after federal approval, many low-income children remain unable to access the new COVID-19 vaccines through the Vaccines for Children programme due to administrative delays and policy disputes, leaving vulnerable populations at risk during respiratory virus season. Nearly…
Japanese researchers find that wastewater testing can predict whooping cough outbreaks up to 10 weeks before clinical cases rise, highlighting a promising tool for early public health intervention. Wastewater testing may offer health officials an earlier glimpse of whooping cough…
Russia plans to expand its national immunisation schedule from 2027, adding vaccines against meningococcal disease, HPV, rotavirus, and chickenpox, with a focus on domestically produced options, according to health officials. Russia plans to phase in several new childhood vaccines from…
The recent resurgence of measles in Kentucky has seen cases skyrocket to over 80, predominantly among unvaccinated children and adolescents, prompting urgent warnings from health officials. Kentucky’s measles outbreak has continued to grow, with state health officials now confirming 82…
A University of Maryland study warns that removing Florida’s school-entry MMR requirements could spark the most severe measles epidemic in over a century, as vaccination rates continue to decline nationwide amid rising exemptions and public scepticism. A new University of…
Delaware health officials are monitoring an increase in whooping cough cases, particularly among adolescents and infants, highlighting the importance of vaccination during pregnancy to protect vulnerable newborns. Delaware health officials are urging parents, schools and pregnant women to stay alert…
Emerging research and political debates threaten to redefine HPV vaccination guidelines in the US, with some experts advocating for a single-dose schedule to improve coverage and efficacy. Parents of preteens may soon hear a familiar recommendation framed in a new…
Parents often assume injections are the only flu protection for children, but NHS recommends nasal sprays that target the infection site, with certain age and health exclusions. Experts highlight differences in immune responses and recent updates on allergy guidelines. Parents…
Kano State has initiated a focused diphtheria vaccination campaign targeting high-risk areas to curb the disease’s spread, amid persistent outbreaks and calls for increased vaccine supplies. Kano State has launched a fresh diphtheria vaccination campaign in an effort to slow…
As India faces one of the world’s highest rabies burdens, experts weigh the benefits of extending pre-exposure rabies vaccination to children at high risk, amid ongoing discussions on its practical implementation and the importance of dog control measures. Rabies remains…
