Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Childhood influenza vaccination is more critical than ever as experts warn of increased risks amid a resilient and evolving flu season. With updated vaccines and higher flu activity expected, health authorities urge families to vaccinate children promptly to prevent severe…
A viral claim suggesting Covid-19 vaccines caused a surge in miscarriages, cancer, and neurological illnesses has been proven false after scrutiny revealed a data error. Experts affirm the safety of vaccines amid ongoing misinformation campaigns. A claim that Covid-19 vaccines…
Despite reaching record vaccination rates, health experts in New Delhi caution that immunity gaps among children and adolescents threaten the region’s measles elimination progress, urging targeted, subnational strategies. Immunisation experts gathering in New Delhi have warned that high routine coverage…
A recent US study highlights that children aged 2 to 17 with serious underlying conditions are disproportionately affected by RSV-related ICU deaths, exposing a significant gap in current prevention strategies as the RSV season approaches. A new US study suggests…
The CDC has updated its measles death count in the US to reflect the most severe year since 1991, sparking political disputes over the causes and response to the outbreak amid international scrutiny of the country’s measles elimination status. The…
Public health bodies encourage combining influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines in a single appointment for ease and efficiency, with expert reassurance on safety and mild side effects. Getting a flu jab at the same appointment as other recommended vaccines is…
The Western Pacific region is experiencing a resurgence of measles, testing the resilience of immunisation programmes amid coverage gaps and pandemic disruptions, with countries striving to meet ambitious elimination goals by 2030. Measles, long pushed to the margins of public…
Africa has launched a comprehensive new vaccination strategy, focusing on local manufacturing, domestic financing, and community engagement to accelerate immunisation coverage amid mounting challenges and reliance on external aid. Africa has reached a pivotal moment in its immunisation efforts. The…
The CDC has resumed vaccine ordering through the Vaccines for Children programme, ending nearly a month of supply uncertainty, ensuring vulnerable children can access free COVID-19 immunisations for the upcoming season. States can now access updated coronavirus vaccines through the…
A large-scale Swedish study finds that rare infections passed from mother to unborn child significantly raise the risk of autism and intellectual disability, highlighting the importance of vaccination and infection prevention during pregnancy. A large Swedish study has linked rare…
A severe measles epidemic in Bangladesh highlights the challenges of achieving herd immunity amid waning routine immunisation, political disruptions, and immunity gaps among the youngest children despite a large-scale vaccination drive. Bangladesh’s battle against measles has exposed how quickly a…
Health New Zealand launches the ‘Story to Tell’ campaign to address declining childhood vaccination rates, especially among Māori children, by sharing real stories to rebuild trust and combat vaccine hesitancy. Health New Zealand has begun the next stage of its…
