Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The Federation of Medical Women of Canada releases new guidance to reduce severe respiratory syncytial virus risks in infants, highlighting current disparities in vaccine access across the country. The Federation of Medical Women of Canada has issued a new primary…
Children, especially those under five, are more susceptible to influenza A and B due to physical and immune factors, prompting call for increased preventive measures, says the Indonesian Paediatric Society. Children are more vulnerable to influenza A and B than…
Afghanistan’s health ministry has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 12.7 million children under five, amid ongoing challenges in eradicating the virus and calls for community support to improve coverage. Afghanistan’s health ministry has launched a nationwide polio…
Health authorities across the Americas warn of their heaviest measles caseload in over 20 years, urging governments to bolster immunisation efforts amid rising travel and declining vaccine coverage. Health authorities across the Americas are pressing governments to boost measles vaccination…
Nicole Zographou urges parents and students to get the MenB vaccine after her 18-year-old son George died from meningitis B, highlighting the speed of the illness and the importance of full vaccination to prevent similar tragedies amid ongoing vaccination campaigns…
A new Canadian guideline introduces 16 practical strategies, including distraction and topical anaesthetics, to make vaccinations less painful and stressful for children and their families, aiming to boost vaccine confidence and compliance. A new Canadian guideline says vaccination can be…
The region’s worst measles surge in over two decades is driven by low vaccine coverage and increased cross-border travel, prompting urgent calls for improved immunisation efforts and surveillance. Latin America is confronting its worst measles surge in more than 20…
A recent study finds that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy or breastfeeding does not impair infant growth or increase emergency healthcare visits, supporting ongoing immunisation recommendations. A new study in the journal Vaccine adds to evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy…
Despite overall stable vaccination rates in Washington schools, increasing exemptions and falling coverage among kindergartners signal rising hesitancy, risking further measles outbreaks in the state. Washington’s school vaccination rate held steady last year, but a growing share of families opted…
Afghanistan has launched a nationwide polio vaccination campaign targeting over 12.7 million children under five, as health officials strive to curb ongoing wild poliovirus cases amid uneven coverage and persistent challenges. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health has begun a nationwide…
Reports of severe cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) in children in Uzbekistan highlight the risks of measles complications amid vaccine coverage gaps. Health officials confirm ongoing investigations as families seek urgent support. Reports circulating on social media about subacute…
South Korea has issued its earliest seasonal influenza alert since 2011, urging families to prioritise vaccination and prevention as flu activity surges among children ahead of the 2026-2027 season. South Korea’s disease control agency has issued its earliest influenza alert…
