Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Brazil’s public health system has vaccinated over one million children under five with the new Pneumo 20 vaccine since June, aiming to enhance protection against pneumococcal diseases and reduce childhood hospitalisations. Brazil’s public health system has vaccinated more than 1…
The recent measles fatalities in Pennsylvania, triggered by falling immunisation rates amid political debates, underscore the urgent need for clear vaccination guidance and community protection strategies across the United States. Measles deaths in Pennsylvania in August have sharpened the debate…
A new polio case has been confirmed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, highlighting persistent transmission in the region amid ongoing vaccination efforts and access issues due to insecurity. Pakistan has confirmed its fourth polio case of 2026, after a child…
South Korea’s 2026-27 winter flu vaccination campaign will now include children up to 14 years old, aiming to broaden immunity coverage before the flu season peaks, with phased schedules for different age groups and an emphasis on reducing hospitalisations. South…
The World Health Organisation has approved a multi-dose vial of Pfizer’s maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, potentially lowering costs and easing distribution in lower-income nations , a significant step forward in preventing RSV-related infant deaths worldwide. The World Health Organisation…
Health officials in Georgia have confirmed two additional measles cases linked to an Atlanta daycare, as the US experiences its highest measles numbers since 1991, prompting renewed vaccination concerns. Health officials in Georgia have confirmed two more measles infections linked…
With more than 1,000 children dead amid a surge in measles cases, Bangladesh accelerates vaccination campaigns amidst warnings from WHO and UNICEF about declining coverage and the urgent need to restore herd immunity. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now claimed 1,000…
U.S. adolescent vaccination rates for Tdap and MenACWY remain around 90%, but HPV coverage stagnates for the fourth consecutive year, with significant rural-urban gaps highlighting ongoing public health challenges. Vaccination coverage among U.S. teenagers held broadly steady in 2025, but…
A doctor whose infant son died of meningitis is urging eligible young people in England to receive the NHS MenB vaccine ahead of the new academic year, highlighting the importance of early action to prevent rapid illness progression. A doctor…
Updated guidelines from ACOG recommend routine influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy to enhance protection for infants and streamline later immunisation discussions, with recent studies backing their effectiveness. Kevin Ault, an obstetrician and co-author of the American College…
As measles cases hit levels not seen in decades across the US, public health officials scramble to increase vaccination coverage and halt the rapid spread of the highly contagious disease as children return to classrooms. Children are heading back to…
Medical experts highlight the importance of individualised assessment before administering flu shots, following the latest CDC recommendations for the upcoming season amid ongoing safety considerations. Influenza vaccination remains one of the safest and most effective ways to reduce the risk…
