Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
As Pennsylvania battles one of its largest measles outbreaks, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long-standing anti-vaccine rhetoric and recent influence in affected communities highlight ongoing challenges in immunisation efforts amid rising distrust and misinformation. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long history of…
A new study suggests that administering nirsevimab, an RSV antibody, to infants not only prevents severe respiratory illness but also leads to fewer antibiotic prescriptions, potentially helping combat antibiotic overuse in young children. A new study from the Children’s Hospital…
Research reveals that concentrated gaps in school-level vaccination coverage are fueling the resurgence of measles in the US, challenging assumptions based on county-wide immunity rates amid rising cases and preventable outbreaks. Researchers have found that measles is increasingly finding room…
Peru’s Ministry of Health has initiated a nationwide vaccination drive to administer over 60,000 doses across the country, aiming to close immunisation gaps and combat persistent measles presence through a comprehensive, multi-age campaign extending until December. Peru’s Ministry of Health…
Kentucky reports its largest measles outbreak in 35 years, with 15 cases over four days, highlighting the urgent need for vaccination amid rising national measles cases and declining immunisation rates. Kentucky health officials say the state is facing its largest…
A surge in non-medical vaccine exemptions among U.S. kindergartners reaches new peak, raising concerns over declining herd immunity as measles cases escalate and policy debates intensify. The share of U.S. kindergartners with a vaccine exemption reached a new high in…
U.S. childhood vaccination rates are slipping amid record-high exemptions, risking a resurgence of preventable diseases as state-by-state disparities grow wider, prompting concerns among health officials about the future of herd immunity. New school forms are landing just as the latest…
A new review reveals that vaccinated people can still transmit measles, highlighting the importance of continued vigilance and tailored response strategies in outbreak areas, even among highly vaccinated populations. Measles cases in vaccinated people are usually mild, but they are…
Missoula County Public Schools trustees have unanimously supported a proposed lawsuit arguing Montana’s current school funding system fails its constitutional duty to provide quality education, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing debate over public school funding adequacy. Missoula County…
A recent overhaul in the U.S. childhood immunisation schedule has moved vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rotavirus out of the routine category, igniting controversy among health officials and paediatricians about its impact on child health and vaccine uptake.…
US health officials report a nationwide increase in measles cases to 2,566 in 2023, marking the highest annual total since 1991, with most cases linked to unvaccinated individuals and outbreaks concentrated among children and young people. US health officials say…
While parents await separate MMR vaccines, industry and regulatory hurdles mean no immediate change is expected and the current combination shot remains the standard in the United States. Parents hoping for separate measles, mumps and rubella shots should not expect…
