Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Vaccination coverage has fallen in 16 EU countries since 2019, raising concerns over potential resurgence of preventable diseases after pandemic disruptions, with protection against some illnesses declining sharply across the bloc. Childhood vaccination rates have slipped in 16 EU countries,…
Indonesia’s Health Ministry launches a structured Rapid Response Playbook to tackle online health hoaxes, aiming to curb misinformation that has contributed to declining vaccination rates and recent infectious disease outbreaks. Indonesia’s Health Ministry has moved to formalise its response to…
A new study reveals a worrying decline in childhood vaccination rates across much of the EU since 2019, heightening the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases amid growing immunity gaps. Childhood vaccination rates have weakened across much of the European…
A new study reveals stagnation or decline in childhood vaccination rates across many EU countries, including Germany, raising fears of increased disease outbreaks amid misinformation and waning trust post-Covid pandemic. A new study suggests childhood vaccination rates have stalled or…
The recent rise in Kentucky’s measles cases, now at 50, highlights the continued importance of full MMR vaccination, as two of the affected individuals had received only one dose of the vaccine, prompting calls for families to verify immunisation records…
Changes to the US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices are causing uncertainty that could impact vaccine coverage, pharmacy workflows, and access for low-income families, raising concerns among health experts about the potential consequences for public health policy and immunisation programmes.…
Pennsylvania has formally asked the US CDC for emergency assistance as its measles crisis intensifies, with 731 confirmed cases and recent fatalities sparking political and public health controversy over transparency and response strategies. Pennsylvania has asked the US Centers for…
Pakistan has approved the use of a hexavalent vaccine, combining six disease protections into one shot, in a significant step to improve routine immunisation coverage and public trust in vaccination efforts. Pakistan has approved the introduction of a hexavalent vaccine…
Health authorities in the United Arab Emirates are advising residents to get their flu shots early, broadening immunisation efforts this season to include new vaccines and at-risk groups, amidst a rising emphasis on respiratory disease prevention before the winter peak.…
A new study in The Lancet reveals childhood vaccination rates across Europe have fallen since COVID-19, risking a resurgence of preventable diseases amid declining public confidence and coverage gaps. Childhood vaccination rates across Europe have slipped since the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Despite extensive vaccination efforts, Bangladesh faces a surging measles epidemic driven by waning immunity and vulnerable children, prompting accelerated vaccination campaigns and urgent health interventions. Bangladesh is racing to contain a major measles outbreak that has swept through the country…
Brazil’s Health Ministry has extended access to the HPV vaccine for young children who have experienced sexual violence, lowering the age from nine to two, as part of efforts to enhance protection and response to abuse cases. Brazil’s Health Ministry…
