Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Pakistan has vaccinated more than 27.7 million children in a sustained effort to eliminate polio, despite ongoing security risks and misinformation challenges that hinder progress in one of the last endemic countries. Pakistan has vaccinated more than 27.7 million children…
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population clarifies that children with mild illnesses can still receive vaccines, following international guidance to prevent delays in immunisation schedules. Parents do not always need to delay a child’s vaccines when the child has a…
A comprehensive review published in JAMA confirms ongoing strong protection from flu vaccines, especially in high-risk populations, amid changing policies and updated vaccine formulations for the 2026-27 season. A fresh evidence review has bolstered the case for annual influenza vaccination,…
South Carolina has declared the end of its largest measles outbreak in decades, with nearly 1,000 confirmed cases over six months. The response included mass vaccination efforts, contact tracing, and quarantine measures, leading to increased immunisation rates amidst ongoing national…
The United States reports record-high measles cases this year, driven by declining immunisation coverage and outbreaks in low-vax communities, as health officials ramp up response efforts. The United States has recorded 3,659 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according…
A 16-year-old unvaccinated boy has died from measles-related complications in Loreto, Peru, prompting intensified vaccination and surveillance efforts amid challenges in accessing remote Amazon communities. Peru’s health authorities say a 16-year-old unvaccinated boy has died from measles-related complications in Alto…
Ireland launches a new phase of the Laura Brennan HPV Vaccine Catch-Up Programme, offering free vaccination to missed cohorts in schools and at home, building on findings that vaccination has already significantly reduced cervical cancer mortality among young women. Young…
Egyptian health authorities plan to vaccinate 21 million children between 9 months and 10 years old in a new campaign to boost immunity and prevent outbreaks, coinciding with the start of the school year in October 2026. Egypt’s Ministry of…
As Utah County families prepare for autumn, health officials emphasise the importance of early influenza shots for children to prevent severe illness and complications during the upcoming flu season. As autumn settles in Utah County, families are often focused on…
Vietnam has begun administering Envacgen, the first EV71 vaccine in Southeast Asia, in a move expected to significantly reduce severe cases of hand, foot and mouth disease among young children, following approval and successful trials in the region. Vietnam has…
In response to a worsening measles crisis, some Pennsylvania paediatricians are now offering infants as young as six months an early MMR vaccine dose to curb the rapid spread of the virus, which has led to multiple deaths and record…
Amidst the deadliest measles surge in Pennsylvania since 1992, healthcare workers undertake extensive home visits in Amish regions to combat vaccine hesitancy pushed by misinformation and limited access, highlighting unique challenges in controlling infectious diseases in rural communities. In rural…
