Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Sanofi’s MenQuadfi now approved for infants as young as 6 weeks in the EU, offering earlier protection against invasive meningococcal disease and its serious complications, including hearing loss. The European Commission has cleared Sanofi’s MenQuadfi vaccine for use in infants…
A comprehensive new study dismisses autism link with MMR vaccine, while Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine gains US approval amid ongoing vaccine debates, highlighting advances and challenges in public health. Last week’s hearing with Anthony Fauci revived familiar efforts by Republicans…
As the new school year approaches, Black families are encouraged to prioritise health checks such as well-child visits, vaccinations, and managing ongoing conditions to ensure children start term ready to learn and thrive. For many Black families, the run-up to…
The US Food and Drug Administration is evaluating a broader use of Merck’s long-acting RSV antibody, Enflonsia, aimed at shielding vulnerable children under 2 from severe disease across two RSV seasons, backed by positive phase 3 trial data. The US…
Recent research reveals that overcoming complex barriers, from misinformation to logistical challenges, is crucial for boosting childhood immunisation coverage, with personalised strategies proving most effective across diverse settings. Childhood immunisation remains one of the most effective public health tools, but…
Researchers in the UK have created a dry powder vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria that remains stable at room temperature, potentially transforming vaccine logistics worldwide by reducing waste and cold chain reliance, pending larger clinical trials. Scientists in the UK…
A comprehensive study involving over 2.5 million US children finds no evidence linking the MMR vaccine to autism, as measles cases hit 35-year high and vaccine debates intensify. A new study involving more than 2.5 million children in the United…
Four children across the US develop tetanus despite the disease being largely preventable through routine vaccination, highlighting persistent gaps and risks following everyday injuries. Four children in the United States developed tetanus in 2024 despite the disease being almost entirely…
With the US adopting differing vaccination guidance in 2026, parents and paediatricians are navigating conflicting schedules, prompting calls for clarity and caution during back-to-school immunisation checks. For parents trying to get ahead of the August rush, this year’s back-to-school health…
August’s National Immunisation Awareness Month highlights the importance of timely childhood vaccinations, urging families to review schedules, address gaps, and reinforce protection against preventable diseases. August’s focus on immunisation is a timely reminder that childhood vaccines are not just a…
Vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergarteners has fallen again, raising concerns over increased vulnerability to measles and other preventable diseases as outbreak numbers climb and exemptions rise. Vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergarteners has slipped again, with the latest CDC figures showing…
A new study reveals that flu vaccination uptake among children and teenagers remains below pre-pandemic levels, threatening progress in protecting vulnerable populations as national coverage declines and disparities widen. Influenza vaccination among children and teenagers had been edging upwards before…
