Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Parents in Uzbekistan rally outside the Health Ministry as outbreaks of measles and cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis surge, highlighting urgent gaps in immunisation coverage amid disrupted vaccine schedules and recent disease resurgence. Parents of children with a rare and…
With a spike in summer flu cases and hospitalisations among children, Hong Kong health officials emphasise the importance of vaccination amid the ongoing outbreak, as authorities roll out the 2026/27 seasonal flu programme targeted at vulnerable groups. Hong Kong health…
Spain has rapidly advanced to become Europe’s top country for childhood flu vaccination after just three seasons, achieving notable regional disparities and emphasising the importance of increased coverage in vulnerable groups at a critical juncture in flu seasons. Spain has…
Singapore reports its highest measles infections in six years, prompting renewed emphasis on vaccine coverage and the dangers of misinformation amid global vaccine policy debates. Singapore has not escaped the global rebound in measles, with the country recording 40 cases…
Health authorities in South Korea have issued an early influenza epidemic advisory for the 2026-27 season following a sharp increase in cases, prompting discussions on vaccination timing and public health measures amidst ongoing concerns about the upcoming flu season. South…
Cancer advocates and leading physician groups in Florida challenge a state proposal to remove immunisation requirements for schoolchildren, citing risks to vulnerable populations and wider community health implications. Cancer advocates and major physician groups in Florida are opposing a renewed…
The NHS and UK Health Security Agency are calling for swift action from parents to ensure children in eligible groups receive the seasonal flu vaccine before November, aiming to bolster protection ahead of the winter months. The NHS has urged…
As the UK launches its seasonal school flu campaign, health officials emphasise the importance of parental consent to increase vaccine coverage among children and prevent serious illness this winter. Parents in England are being urged to return consent forms quickly…
A severe measles outbreak across Bangladesh exposes gaps in routine immunisation and hospital capacity, prompting emergency responses and calls for a long-term catch-up strategy amid rising cases and public health pressures. Bangladesh is confronting a major measles emergency that has…
While Florida’s Department of Health proposes removing some childhood vaccines from school-entry mandates, paediatric experts emphasise that the medical necessity remains unchanged, highlighting ongoing debates over public health and individual choice. Parents have every reason to be unsure about Florida’s…
Despite decreasing cases and some advancements, Pakistan remains one of the last countries struggling to eliminate polio due to security threats, vaccine hesitancy, and operational barriers that threaten global eradication targets. Pakistan remains one of the world’s last two polio-endemic…
The UAE has revised its national immunisation programme, offering free vaccines from birth to 18 years, including new schedules and booster shots, to strengthen disease prevention and streamline access for families. For parents in the UAE, childhood immunisation is not…
