Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has acknowledged a measles-related death in its national figures, aligning with Pennsylvania’s reports amidst a political clash over vaccine misinformation and an escalating outbreak. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention…
A recent measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, now the deadliest in over 20 years, highlights gaps in official reporting, underscoring the disease’s ongoing threat amidst vaccine hesitancy and political disputes. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has become the most lethal in the United…
Egypt’s health ministry is set to launch a free national campaign in October 2026 targeting 21 million children to strengthen community immunity against measles and rubella, ensuring the country maintains its measles-free status. Egypt’s health ministry is preparing to launch…
Paediatric experts urge families to vaccinate children against flu, highlighting increased risks and recent virus updates, even as optimism grows over vaccine efficacy and supply for the upcoming season. Parents should not assume the coming flu season will be mild,…
The United States reports its highest annual measles cases since 1991, driven by outbreaks linked to declining vaccination coverage and rising immunity gaps, prompting urgent calls for increased immunisation efforts. The United States is facing its worst measles year in…
As Bulgaria advances its move to electronic health records, health experts highlight updated guidance on early flu and chickenpox vaccinations for children, amidst ongoing confusion over paperwork and vaccine delivery methods. As autumn returns, parents are once again weighing when…
As respiratory virus season nears, health professionals emphasise the importance of comprehensive vaccines against flu, RSV, COVID-19 and pneumonia, with pharmacists playing a key role in boosting uptake and timing. As respiratory virus season approaches, health experts are urging people…
The World Health Organization has issued an urgent warning that measles cases are surging across Europe due to declining vaccination rates and pandemic-related disruptions, prompting calls for targeted catch-up campaigns and strengthened surveillance. The World Health Organization has warned that…
The CDC and federal advisers are closely scrutinising whether to recommend earlier flu vaccinations for Americans, as discussions intensify on optimising protection amidst ongoing flu season uncertainties. For most Americans, the familiar advice on flu shots still stands: get vaccinated…
Proposed changes to Florida’s immunisation registry could increase paperwork for providers and parents, amid mounting measles cases and evolving vaccine exemption policies. Florida practices that use the state immunisation registry could soon face a new administrative duty if a proposed…
Pennsylvania has reported nearly 800 cases of measles since April, prompting urgent vaccination efforts amid the worst outbreak in the United States this year, with four deaths and over 150 hospitalisations recorded. Pennsylvania has confirmed 792 measles cases in 39…
Kentucky’s measles outbreak continues to grow, with cases climbing to 53 across 11 counties as health officials urge vaccination checks amid rising hospital admissions and concentrated spread in western Kentucky. Kentucky health officials have confirmed that the state’s measles outbreak…
