Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
With over 10,000 cases recorded in 2026, Nigeria’s ongoing diphtheria crisis highlights the critical importance of strengthening routine immunisation amid rising infections primarily in northern states. Nigeria’s diphtheria outbreak has become a stark lesson in what happens when prevention lags…
Sweden has resumed offering protective antibodies to all newborns following a significant decrease in severe respiratory syncytial virus cases, marking a pivotal shift in child healthcare during the upcoming RSV season. Sweden has started offering protective antibodies against respiratory syncytial…
Recent outbreaks of measles, diphtheria and polio across the US and Europe highlight the consequences of declining vaccination rates and eroding herd immunity, raising concerns over the resurgence of preventable diseases. Measles deaths in Pennsylvania have renewed concern about a…
A comprehensive analysis of over 42,000 health records confirms that maternal Tdap vaccination during pregnancy does not impact infant growth or increase early emergency care, bolstering public health confidence. A new analysis of 42,758 electronic health records has found no…
As measles cases gain national attention, the looming threat of influenza, combined with policy uncertainties and declining immunisation rates, raises urgent concerns for the upcoming season’s impact on public health across New Jersey and beyond. Measles has drawn much of…
Despite an emergency vaccination campaign reaching 18 million children, Bangladesh faces its deadliest measles outbreak in recent history, with more than 1,000 fatalities and ongoing transmission. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has now killed more than 1,000 children, according to health authorities,…
Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has exceeded 600 cases across 37 counties, prompting emergency vaccination campaigns as health officials race to curb the rapidly spreading virus that has already caused hospitalisations and child deaths. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has passed another grim milestone,…
The United States is approaching a critical review of its measles elimination status as cases surge and vaccination rates drop, raising concerns among health experts about domestic transmission and policy challenges. The United States is heading towards a pivotal November…
Two unvaccinated Amish infants in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, marking the first confirmed US deaths linked to the disease this year amidst a nationwide resurgence and ongoing outbreak among undervaccinated communities. Two unvaccinated Amish infants in Lancaster…
A new CDC survey reveals stagnant HPV vaccination rates among American teens for a record fourth year, with rural areas facing the starkest disparities in vaccine coverage and uptake. A new federal survey suggests HPV vaccination among American teenagers has…
Health experts in Turkey emphasise the importance of a second chickenpox vaccine dose to enhance immunity in children, aligning with international guidelines amid ongoing outbreaks. Health experts are urging parents to make sure children receive the second dose of the…
Bangladesh faces its worst measles crisis on record, with nearly 200,000 suspected cases and over 1,000 deaths, as vaccination disruptions and rising dengue cases strain the healthcare system. Bangladesh is confronting its worst measles outbreak on record, with hospitals stretched…
