Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Nearly three weeks after federal regulators approved updated Covid vaccines, a delay in distribution through the Vaccines for Children programme leaves many uninsured and underinsured American children without access, pending a key federal decision. Nearly three weeks after federal regulators…
U.S. states face delays in ordering COVID-19 vaccines for children through federal programmes, raising concerns over immunisation access as CDC shifts vaccine recommendations amidst rising hesitancy. U.S. states are facing delays in ordering COVID-19 vaccines for children through the federal…
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has surged to 731 cases, the worst in over three decades, prompting a significant spike in vaccination efforts across the state amid four fatalities confirmed in 2026. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has grown to 731 confirmed cases this…
The Central Java provincial government has debunked social media rumours claiming that HPV vaccination causes impotence in boys, reaffirming the vaccine’s safety and purpose in disease prevention. A social media claim that HPV vaccination is intended to make boys impotent…
Emerging RSV vaccines and therapies are reshaping protection strategies amid earlier and more severe outbreaks, especially targeting vulnerable infants and older adults as global cases increase. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is usually known for causing cold-like symptoms, but it…
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County becomes the latest victim of Pennsylvania’s escalating measles outbreak, as officials raise alarms over severe neurological complications and low vaccination coverage. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has claimed another life, after officials said an 18-year-old from Mifflin…
After decades of progress, worldwide measles cases are rising again, driven by falling vaccination coverage amid political turmoil and pandemic disruptions, with the most severe outbreaks in Africa and Asia. Measles is resurging worldwide after decades of progress, with the…
Afghanistan is set to initiate a nationwide polio vaccination campaign on September 21 as health officials race to curb an increase in cases and address ongoing access hurdles amidst security and logistical issues. Afghanistan will launch a nationwide polio vaccination…
Pakistan’s fight against polio shows significant progress as the government ramps up vaccination efforts, enhances frontline worker support, and aims to eliminate the virus by 2026, despite ongoing challenges in high-risk areas. Pakistan says it is close to breaking the…
South Korea has brought forward its seasonal flu vaccination timetable for vulnerable groups in response to an unusually early flu wave, aiming to curb hospitalisations among high-risk populations ahead of the winter season. South Korea will bring forward its seasonal…
New York State has introduced an online measles dashboard as health officials warn of increasing cases and emphasise the importance of vaccination, urging families and healthcare providers to stay vigilant. New York State has begun publishing a measles dashboard as…
The worsening diphtheria crisis in Zamfara highlights critical gaps in immunisation, with health officials and UNICEF warning of escalating child deaths and the urgent need for catch-up vaccinations amidst a rapidly spreading outbreak. Zamfara State’s diphtheria outbreak has worsened since…
