Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
A groundbreaking analysis across 22 countries demonstrates that rotavirus vaccines not only prevent severe diarrhoea but also significantly lower child mortality, offering new hope in combating the virus’s deadly toll in low- and middle-income nations. A new multinational analysis suggests…
The American Academy of Paediatrics has broadened its RSV vaccination guidelines to include children aged 8 to 19 months with certain health conditions, recognising ongoing risks in the second RSV season as the season shifts later and becomes more severe.…
Despite a slight decrease in overall cases, Kazakhstan faces a resurgence of whooping cough driven by low vaccination coverage among children, highlighting ongoing challenges in immunisation efforts. Kazakhstan has recorded 250 cases of whooping cough since the start of the…
Indonesia has granted marketing authorization for Bio-RV, a neonatal rotavirus vaccine resulting from a partnership between PT Bio Farma and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, potentially enhancing early protection for infants against severe diarrhoea. Indonesia has granted marketing authorisation for…
A White House move towards separating MMR vaccines highlights how system design, rather than just scientific evidence, influences vaccination uptake and confidence. Simplifying immunisation processes could prevent outbreaks and rebuild trust in vaccines. Public health works best when the safest…
An independent review published in JAMA confirms that the flu vaccine continues to lower the risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death, with no new safety concerns detected for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. The findings support ongoing vaccination efforts amid…
Measles cases in the United States have increased sharply in 2026, driven by outbreaks linked to low vaccination rates among children and teenagers, with health officials warning of ongoing risks despite fewer hospitalisations. Measles cases in the United States have…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has expanded its protective guidance against respiratory syncytial virus for infants and young children, reflecting new evidence on the effectiveness of recent preventive products and adjusting risk categories for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The American…
As measles spreads across Wisconsin, health officials are calling on parents to check their children’s vaccination records before the new school year, emphasising the importance of immunisation amid falling coverage rates. Parents across Wisconsin are being urged to check their…
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…
