Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Despite a federal order suggesting reduced vaccination recommendations, New Jersey maintains its current immunisation schedule, emphasising evidence-based guidance and warning against vaccine misinformation in the face of rising measles cases. New Jersey has said its childhood vaccination schedule remains unchanged…
A new study indicates that the use of nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, not only shields infants from severe respiratory illness caused by RSV but also significantly lowers their likelihood of being prescribed antibiotics during their first RSV season. Nirsevimab,…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a public consultation on the classification of vaccine recommendations, seeking to enhance communication and align with international best practices amid ongoing vaccine policy scrutiny. The US Department of Health and…
Elisabeth Marnik’s personal journey from unvaccinated childhood to immunology expert highlights the importance of empathy in addressing vaccine scepticism amid rising exemption rates and falling coverage. Elisabeth Marnik’s path into immunology began with an unusual personal history: she reached adulthood…
Dr. Mehmet Oz responded to President Trump’s suggestion to split the MMR vaccine, emphasising its safety and defending the standard immunisation protocol amid political debates over vaccine regulations. Dr. Mehmet Oz moved to ease concerns on Sunday after President Donald…
Kindergarten vaccine exemptions in the U.S. have reached a historic 4.2%, raising concerns among health officials over declining immunisation coverage amidst political debates and rising disease risks. U.S. kindergarten vaccine exemptions have climbed to a record 4.2%, according to data…
A sharp increase in measles cases across Pennsylvania raises concerns over vaccination coverage and community immunity as the outbreak spreads to multiple counties and affects children returning to school. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has accelerated sharply, with state health officials confirming…
Experts in Ho Chi Minh City emphasise the importance of early RSV prevention in infants amidst rising hospital admissions and recent government classification of the virus as a dangerous infectious disease. Experts in Ho Chi Minh City are urging parents…
Nigeria has been officially recognised by the World Health Organization as free of wild poliovirus, marking a historic milestone in the global fight against the disease. Despite this achievement, health officials emphasise the need for continued vaccination to prevent the…
Health experts warn that declining immunisation rates and immunity gaps pose a heightened risk of a global measles resurgence this year, with outbreaks spreading across continents despite the disease’s preventability. Health experts are warning that measles could surge again worldwide…
Mozambique’s national HPV vaccination programme now includes a broad catch-up campaign targeting girls aged 9 to 18, leveraging global guidance and partnerships to address its high cervical cancer burden through innovative single-dose immunisation and comprehensive screening. Mozambique’s HPV vaccine programme…
Despite widespread concerns, health authorities confirm the human papillomavirus vaccine is safe and does not impact fertility, highlighting the risks of HPV itself over unfounded fears. Concerns that the human papillomavirus vaccine can cause infertility have circulated widely, but medical…
