Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The NHS has begun its largest-ever MenB catch-up campaign, urging students and young people to get vaccinated before returning to university amid rising concerns over meningococcal B infections in shared living environments. The NHS has launched what it says is…
Hospital admissions for flu-like illnesses among under-fives in New Zealand have surged, particularly among Māori and Pasifika families, prompting calls for free vaccination for all young children to prevent severe illness. Hospital admission rates for flu-like illness among children under…
Five additional suspected measles deaths raise Bangladesh’s toll to nearly 950 amid ongoing strain on hospitals and a decline in vaccination coverage, prompting fears of a deepening health crisis. Five more children have died in Bangladesh’s measles outbreak, taking the…
A nationwide French study shows that while nirsevimab provides strong protection against RSV-related hospital admissions during the initial season, its effectiveness diminishes in the second year, prompting questions about ongoing immunity and vaccination strategies. A nationwide French study published in…
Two unvaccinated individuals have succumbed to measles in Pennsylvania, signalling the first deaths in the state in over three decades and highlighting a resurgence of the disease across the US as vaccination rates decline. Two unvaccinated people have died from…
A phase III trial in China finds that administering the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine alongside DTaP at the same visit does not compromise immune response in 3-month-old infants, supporting coadministration practices. A phase III trial in Hebei Province, China, suggests…
A comprehensive Finnish study provides strong evidence that HPV vaccination in adolescence does not increase the risk of miscarriage or early pregnancy complications, reinforcing global safety reassurance. A long-term Finnish study has added to evidence that human papillomavirus vaccination does…
Despite improvements in antenatal care and institutional deliveries, experts highlight a critical gap: the need to prioritise vaccination during pregnancy to protect newborns in India, as the uptake of maternal vaccines like Tdap remains suboptimal. India has made clear gains…
South Korea will extend its free seasonal flu vaccination programme to children aged up to 14 this autumn, aiming to enhance community protection ahead of the 2026-27 influenza season. South Korea will widen its free seasonal flu vaccination programme this…
Brazil’s recent measles outbreak highlights the dangers of falling vaccination rates and vaccine misinformation, threatening hard-won disease elimination status as authorities intensify immunisation campaigns amid growing public scepticism. Brazil’s measles warning is back, and so is the debate over why…
The Florida Department of Health has proposed removing four childhood immunisations from school entry requirements, a move aligned with state leaders’ broader efforts to loosen vaccine mandates amid ongoing political debate over medical freedom and public health safety. Florida is…
Australia is confronting its most severe diphtheria outbreak on record, with over 540 cases, predominantly among remote Aboriginal communities, highlighting the need for improved vaccination and living conditions to control the disease. Australia is facing its biggest diphtheria outbreak on…
