Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
The Pan American Health Organisation has issued a renewed epidemiological alert for the Americas, urging nations to intensify vaccination efforts and surveillance as measles cases continue to surge in 2026, driven by immunity gaps and international travel. The Pan American…
Dr Jay Bhattacharya, acting CDC director, urges parents to keep children vaccinated as US sees spike in measles, amid concerns over declining coverage and rising cases. Dr Jay Bhattacharya, the head of the National Institutes of Health and the acting…
The Pan American Health Organization warns of a sharp rise in measles cases across the Americas, with the region experiencing its highest infection levels in more than 20 years, prompting calls for strengthened immunisation efforts. The Pan American Health Organization…
Health officials warn that measles cases in the Americas are reaching levels unseen in over two decades, highlighting gaps in immunisation coverage amid a worldwide surge in infections. Health officials across the Americas are warning that measles is spreading at…
The European Commission has authorised the use of Bavarian Nordic’s Imvanex vaccine for children aged 2 to under 12, aiming to bolster protection against mpox, smallpox, and vaccinia virus disease amid ongoing outbreaks impacting vulnerable populations, especially in Africa. The…
The Pan American Health Organization warns that the Americas are experiencing their worst measles outbreak in over two decades, with confirmed cases tripling compared to the previous year and urging urgent vaccination efforts. The Pan American Health Organization has issued…
The NHS has initiated a nationwide catch-up vaccination campaign targeting young people born after 2001, aiming to protect students from meningitis B as they prepare for university life this autumn amid rising infection concerns. The NHS has launched a large…
The Americas are experiencing their highest measles outbreak in over 20 years, highlighting urgent gaps in vaccination efforts across the region, even as US and Canada report relatively low case numbers. Canada has recorded about half as many confirmed measles…
Health experts emphasise the critical role of the 4-month vaccination visit in safeguarding infants against severe infectious diseases, stressing the need for parents to follow national timelines for optimal protection. Health professionals say the 4-month vaccination visit is a key…
The US CDC emphasises the significance of timely rotavirus immunisation in infants, addressing safety concerns and the preventive role against severe gastroenteritis and dehydration. Rotavirus vaccination remains one of the most important early childhood protections because the virus is a…
The Pan American Health Organization warns of a surge in measles across the Americas, urging countries to bolster vaccination amidst the region’s most severe outbreak in two decades. The Pan American Health Organization has issued an epidemiological alert urging countries…
Paediatric specialists warn that influenza can severely impact children, emphasising the importance of annual vaccination and early recognition of symptoms amid rising annual case numbers and changing virus strains in Vietnam. Influenza is often dismissed as a routine winter illness,…
