Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
A new US study involving over 2.5 million children finds no link between the timing of the MMR vaccine within the recommended age window and autism risk, offering reassurance for parents and reinforcing existing evidence against a vaccine-autism connection. A…
The United States faces a record-high surge in measles cases, driven by falling vaccination rates and rising legislative exemptions, threatening herd immunity just as schools reopen. Health officials warn that this resurgence endangers vulnerable populations and underlines the importance of…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent endorsement of measles vaccines marks a notable turnaround amid a surge in US cases, highlighting the critical importance of immunisation in combatting the recent outbreak and restoring public confidence. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest remarks…
The first US measles death in eight years, coupled with rising cases and Kennedy’s shifting comments, underscores the urgent need to address vaccine misinformation amid increasing outbreaks. A six-year-old girl in Texas died of measles last year after her parents…
Sanofi gains European Commission approval to extend its MenQuadfi meningococcal vaccine for infants from six weeks old, marking a significant shift in the EU’s meningococcal prevention landscape and heightening competition with Pfizer’s Nimenrix. Sanofi has won European Commission approval to…
A recent study highlights the vital role of routine childhood vaccines, particularly pneumococcal conjugate and HPV vaccines, in preventing ear, nose, throat infections and HPV-related cancers, with pharmacists poised to boost immunisation coverage amid misinformation challenges. A study published in…
A large-scale Swedish study reveals that declining vitamin K injections at birth have led to a notable increase in bleeding, including brain haemorrhages, among infants, prompting calls for enhanced parental information and further research. A large Swedish study published in…
Decades of research, including cohort studies and WHO reviews, continue to find no link between childhood vaccines and autism, despite recent political rhetoric challenging this consensus. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks this week that Donald Trump wants an investigation into…
Introducing a six-in-one vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme could enhance operational efficiency and reduce burden on families, with studies indicating economic viability if vaccine prices decrease. Introducing a six-in-one vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme could make childhood immunisation…
A large French cohort study reveals that nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody used to protect against respiratory syncytial virus, is also associated with a significant reduction in hospital admissions for invasive pneumococcal disease in infants, with effects lasting up to…
Sanofi’s MenQuadfi has received European approval for use in infants from six weeks old, expanding protection against invasive meningococcal disease and marking a significant milestone in early childhood immunisation efforts. Sanofi has said MenQuadfi has won European approval for use…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for increased measles vaccination as US faces its worst outbreak in over three decades, highlighting regional gaps in immunity and ongoing risks. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
