Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has broadened its guidance to include more high-risk toddlers for RSV antibody shots this winter, aiming to reduce severe illness during the peak season. More toddlers will be eligible for an RSV antibody shot this…
Portugal’s seasonal paediatric protection against respiratory syncytial virus will begin on 16 September, encompassing all newborns and aiming to significantly reduce severe illnesses and hospital admissions during the winter months. Portugal’s seasonal paediatric protection against respiratory syncytial virus will begin…
UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh faces potential measles exposure after visitors tested positive, amid a rising tide of cases across Pennsylvania, prompting urgent vaccination efforts and public health warnings. UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is dealing with a possible measles…
As the new school term begins, UKHSA emphasises simple hygiene practices and vaccination to combat rising infections like measles, flu, and COVID-19, helping to prevent classroom disruptions during the winter season. Parents are being urged to act on simple hygiene…
Lombardy has moved up its free protection programme for respiratory syncytial virus to September 1, extending it for a third year and aiming to better shield infants before the virus peaks during colder months. Lombardy has brought forward its free…
The NHS has announced two significant changes to its 2026 flu vaccination plan, aiming to improve access for vulnerable groups including homeless individuals and children in clinical risk groups, as winter pressures loom. The NHS has set out two changes…
In the face of federal legal disputes, leading medical groups have issued their own recommendations for influenza, Covid-19, and RSV vaccinations for the coming respiratory season, emphasising the importance of continued immunisation amid ongoing uncertainties. Parents, older adults and pregnant…
An alarming increase in U.S. parents refusing vitamin K injections for newborns has raised fears among health professionals, as declines reach over 57% in six months amid growing vaccine scepticism and political debates. The share of U.S. newborns not receiving…
Leading medical organisations in the US have issued their own vaccination guidance for upcoming respiratory virus seasons, diverging from federal recommendations and highlighting shifts in clinical priorities amid mounting criticism of federal health authority credibility. Major medical organisations have issued…
Leading medical associations in the US have released joint recommendations for influenza, Covid-19, and RSV vaccinations, providing clarity as the federal immunisation policy landscape faces disruption. Professional medical groups have issued joint autumn and winter vaccine guidance for influenza, Covid-19…
A recent study shows Denmark’s maternal RSV vaccination programme significantly reduced severe infant illnesses during the 2025/26 season, highlighting the programme’s potential to alleviate hospital pressures across Europe. Denmark’s new maternal RSV vaccination programme appears to have delivered a sharp…
As Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of diphtheria, health experts emphasise the importance of routine immunisation, hygiene, and rapid response to outbreaks to prevent severe complications and fatalities. Diphtheria is a dangerous bacterial infection that can spread quickly in communities…
