Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Canadian health authorities have defended their immunisation schedule as the US considers altering its vaccine recommendations, amid escalating measles cases across North America. Canadian health organisations are pushing back after Donald Trump ordered a rewrite of childhood vaccine guidance in…
The American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for universal childhood flu shots in the 2026-27 season, countering federal policy changes that classify vaccines into shared decision-making categories, highlighting ongoing debates over immunisation strategies and disparities in health outcomes. The American Academy…
President Donald Trump’s proposal to separate the MMR vaccine has reignited debate over the practicality and safety of administering combined vaccines, with experts warning of potential setbacks to immunisation rates in the United States. President Donald Trump’s push to separate…
The World Health Organization has condemned US President Donald Trump’s plan to split the MMR vaccine, warning it could undermine public confidence and worsen measles outbreaks amid rising cases in the United States. The World Health Organization has criticised Donald…
The World Health Organization criticises the Trump administration’s reduction and division of routine childhood immunisations, warning it contradicts scientific evidence and endangers children’s health amid shifting US policies. The World Health Organization has warned that the Trump administration’s new vaccine…
The World Health Organization warns that President Donald Trump’s attempt to alter childhood vaccination policies lacks scientific support, as the US faces its worst measles resurgence in 35 years and critics scrutinise politicisation of vaccine guidance. The World Health Organization…
Recent changes and disagreements in US vaccination guidelines during pregnancy underscore the importance of personalised medical advice as authorities navigate evolving scientific evidence and policy splits, especially concerning COVID-19 and infant protection strategies. Pregnancy is one of the few times…
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has condemned the US government’s decision to cut recommended childhood vaccines, emphasising the importance of science-based policies amid concerns over potential disease outbreaks. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has sharply criticised the Trump administration’s move to scale back recommended…
As discussions about breaking the MMR vaccine into separate doses revive, experts dismiss safety fears, highlighting the practical and scientific challenges of such a switch. Public discussion over whether the MMR vaccine should be broken into separate measles, mumps and…
The World Health Organisation has reaffirmed its childhood immunisation recommendations following a US government review initiated by President Donald Trump, who aims to realign America’s vaccine timetable with practices in peer-developed countries. The World Health Organisation has defended its childhood…
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children aged 6 months and older get their flu shots early this season, challenging new CDC guidelines and aiming to bolster protections after nearly 200 child deaths last winter. The American Academy of Pediatrics…
The World Health Organization has criticised the Trump administration’s changes to the US childhood vaccination schedule, warning that they could undermine immunity as measles outbreaks worsen and political debates intensify around vaccine safety. The World Health Organization has criticised the…
