Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed dividing vaccines into smaller doses, claiming it would reduce autism cases, a move criticised by experts and dismissed by scientific evidence as dangerous and ineffective. President Donald Trump said he would “demand” that…
South Korea has launched its annual flu-shot campaign, prioritising children, pregnant women, and older adults, as flu activity surges above last year’s levels, prompting early and staged vaccination efforts nationwide. South Korea’s annual flu-shot campaign began on Monday for children…
A seasoned paediatrician highlights the rarity of serious adverse reactions to childhood vaccines, emphasizing their role as a medical triumph supported by extensive safety data and research. A veteran paediatrician has offered a blunt defence of childhood vaccination, saying that…
Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak with over 1,000 deaths and nearly 180,000 suspected cases, as vaccine supply disruptions hinder containment efforts amid widespread transmission across the country. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now been linked to 1,057 confirmed and suspected…
Egypt is set to launch a nationwide free immunisation campaign in October 2026 targeting children aged nine months to 10 years, aiming to sustain its measles-free status amid efforts to reach 21 million children across schools and health facilities. Egypt’s…
President Donald Trump announced plans to have vaccine makers divide childhood immunisations into five separate injections, asserting this could reduce autism risk, despite scientific consensus disproving such a link. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration plans to…
Health officials in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory urge parents to seek immediate medical attention for suspected diphtheria cases amidst a growing outbreak that has claimed two children’s lives and prompted intensified containment measures across Abuja. Health officials in Nigeria’s Federal…
Health authorities in Western Australia have expanded vaccination initiatives as a diphtheria outbreak, primarily affecting Aboriginal communities and young people, escalates across the state, including Perth. Western Australian health authorities have warned of a diphtheria outbreak affecting several parts of…
The Netherlands reports a significant drop in severe RSV cases among infants, attributing the success to a newly introduced immunisation containing ready-made antibodies that offers immediate protection for vulnerable babies. The number of babies ending up in intensive care with…
An alarming diphtheria surge in Nigeria, driven by immunity gaps and misinformation, prompts emergency vaccination and response measures across key states to prevent further transmission among children aged 1 to 14. Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak is being driven by large gaps…
Illinois has introduced its own fall vaccination recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and RSV, filling a gap left by federal uncertainty and aiming to protect residents amid the respiratory virus season. Illinois has issued its own fall vaccination guidance for flu,…
Health officials in California are advising residents to check for potential exposure following an unvaccinated individual travelling through six counties, highlighting ongoing concerns over rising measles cases and vaccination coverage. California health officials are warning residents to check whether they…
