Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The Trump administration has ordered a significant revision to childhood vaccination guidance in the US, proposing a reduced schedule of 11 core vaccines and the separation of the MMR shot, prompting concern among health experts about potential disease outbreaks. Donald…
The American Academy of Pediatrics updates its influenza guidance for the 2026-2027 season, urging annual vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older amidst low uptake and a new vaccine formulation targeting a dominant H3N2 strain. The American Academy…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to simplify the childhood vaccine schedule, sparking criticism and concern as debates over vaccine safety and public health priorities intensify during a measles outbreak. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an…
Merck is aiming to expand the use of its RSV preventive treatment Enflonsia to cover children under two at increased risk during their second RSV season, with an FDA decision expected in March 2027, based on promising Phase 3 trial…
President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that would cut the recommended childhood vaccination schedule from 18 to 11 shots, raising debate over vaccination safety and parental choice. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive…
Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order advocating a split approach to childhood vaccinations, diverging from CDC recommendations and amid growing measles concerns in the US. Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that would push…
The Trump administration considers an executive order to separate MMR vaccines into three doses, challenging long-standing immunisation practices and prompting debate over vaccine safety and politics. The Trump administration is preparing an executive order that would push federal officials to…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at increasing flexibility and parental authority over childhood vaccination schedules, prompting debate over public confidence and international best practices. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order intended to give families…
While nirsevimab significantly reduces hospitalisations during the first RSV season, French researchers find its protective effect diminishes sharply by the following year, highlighting timing considerations for infant immunisation strategies. Babies given the RSV monoclonal antibody nirsevimab are much less likely…
A comprehensive nationwide study demonstrates that prompt use of oseltamivir in children with flu significantly lowers ICU admissions and shortens hospital stays, reinforcing current treatment guidelines amid concerns of declining antiviral use. A large nationwide study has found that children…
Integrating the six-in-one hexavalent vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme could streamline procedures, accelerate coverage, and ease the burden on health services, according to a Union Health Ministry-backed study. Introducing the hexavalent vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme could make…
The Pan American Health Organisation has issued a renewed epidemiological alert for the Americas, urging nations to intensify vaccination efforts and surveillance as measles cases continue to surge in 2026, driven by immunity gaps and international travel. The Pan American…
