Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Leading U.S. medical groups have published new coordinated guidance for flu, Covid-19 and RSV vaccinations, emphasising evidence-based recommendations as federal advice remains unsettled post administrative shifts and political controversies. Leading U.S. medical societies have published a co-ordinated set of autumn…
The US faces a resurgence of measles, with record cases in over three decades, highlighting urgent gaps in vaccination coverage and rising misinformation in undervaccinated communities. Measles, a disease long considered eliminated in the US, is back with a vengeance.…
The return of measles as a major health threat in the US is transforming vaccine and treatment strategies, with biotech firms racing to develop new therapeutics as outbreaks spike and vaccine debates intensify. Measles, once declared eliminated in the United…
A groundbreaking analysis across 22 countries demonstrates that rotavirus vaccines not only prevent severe diarrhoea but also significantly lower child mortality, offering new hope in combating the virus’s deadly toll in low- and middle-income nations. A new multinational analysis suggests…
The American Academy of Paediatrics has broadened its RSV vaccination guidelines to include children aged 8 to 19 months with certain health conditions, recognising ongoing risks in the second RSV season as the season shifts later and becomes more severe.…
Despite a slight decrease in overall cases, Kazakhstan faces a resurgence of whooping cough driven by low vaccination coverage among children, highlighting ongoing challenges in immunisation efforts. Kazakhstan has recorded 250 cases of whooping cough since the start of the…
Indonesia has granted marketing authorization for Bio-RV, a neonatal rotavirus vaccine resulting from a partnership between PT Bio Farma and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, potentially enhancing early protection for infants against severe diarrhoea. Indonesia has granted marketing authorisation for…
A White House move towards separating MMR vaccines highlights how system design, rather than just scientific evidence, influences vaccination uptake and confidence. Simplifying immunisation processes could prevent outbreaks and rebuild trust in vaccines. Public health works best when the safest…
An independent review published in JAMA confirms that the flu vaccine continues to lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death, with no new safety concerns detected for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The findings support ongoing vaccination efforts amid…
Measles cases in the United States have increased sharply in 2026, driven by outbreaks linked to low vaccination rates among children and teenagers, with health officials warning of ongoing risks despite fewer hospitalisations. Measles cases in the United States have…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its protective guidance against respiratory syncytial virus for infants and young children, reflecting new evidence on the effectiveness of recent preventive products and adjusting risk categories for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The American…
As measles spreads across Wisconsin, health officials are calling on parents to check their children’s vaccination records before the new school year, emphasising the importance of immunisation amid falling coverage rates. Parents across Wisconsin are being urged to check their…
