Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Vietnam is set to incorporate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its national immunisation programme from July 2026, marking a significant step in its fight against HPV-related cancers and shifting focus towards early prevention strategies. Việt Nam is moving to…
As the new school term begins, Taiwanese doctors warn of the shifting patterns of influenza and Covid-19, urging timely vaccination and vigilant care to prevent severe illness among children amidst the resurgence of respiratory infections. As the new school term…
The death of a four-year-old girl in Palermo from diphtheria has renewed discussions on vaccine safety and the importance of immunisation, highlighting the disease’s resurgence in rare cases despite Italy’s successful vaccination programme. The Istituto Superiore di Sanità has confirmed…
The US faces its worst measles outbreak in decades, with rising cases and deaths highlighting the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts as coverage rates decline and the virus spreads more easily than ever. Measles has returned as a serious…
A new online platform launched by Johns Hopkins University enhances transparency and accessibility in monitoring vaccine-preventable diseases across the US, aiming to support clinicians, policymakers, and public health efforts with detailed state and substate data. A new online platform is…
Florida’s move to remove four vaccines from school-entry requirements and expand exemptions amid rising measles cases intensifies the state’s ongoing debate over childhood immunisation policies, with significant political implications ahead of the 2026 governor’s race. Florida’s long-running fight over childhood…
A proposed executive order to overhaul the US childhood vaccine schedule sparks criticism from health experts, warning it risks confusion and reduced community immunity by proposing unworkable changes, particularly the removal of combined MMR vaccines amidst rising exemption rates. An…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has urged provinces to intensify vaccination campaigns amid concerns that many regions are at risk of missing their immunisation targets for childhood vaccines, jeopardising national health objectives. The Ministry of Health has told provinces and centrally…
A Bavarian family doctor has been charged with falsely recording thousands of vaccinations in children’s medical records, leading to legal proceedings and investigations into parents involved in the scandal amid Germany’s efforts to enforce vaccination laws. A doctor in Bavaria…
Donald Trump’s recent executive order on childhood vaccines, aimed at modifying schedules and promoting parental choice, may deepen confusion and weaken public confidence in immunisation programmes, experts warn, without immediate policy changes. Donald Trump’s executive order on childhood vaccinations is…
The successful campaign to eradicate smallpox, driven by mass vaccination and global collaboration, exemplifies the vital role of immunisation in saving millions of lives , a legacy now threatened by declining coverage and misinformation. Edward Jenner’s 1796 observation about milkmaids…
Pharmac plans to extend funded flu vaccination to children aged 6 months to under 5 years from April 2027, incorporating new, more effective vaccine types and broadening protection ahead of the 2027 flu season. Pharmac will extend funded flu vaccination…
