Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
An outbreak of measles in south-western Wisconsin highlights the dangers of low immunisation rates, with health officials urging vaccination to curb the resurgence of this highly contagious disease among unvaccinated children. Measles is once again causing concern in south-western Wisconsin,…
Canada’s chief public health officer urges parents to verify children’s immunisation status amid rising measles cases linked to declining vaccine coverage, warning that misinformation and socio-economic pressures threaten herd immunity as school resumes. Canada’s chief public health officer is pressing…
A series of developments in August highlight technological advances, persistent access issues, and policy debates shaping the future of women’s reproductive health, from remote pregnancy monitoring to surgical cancer risk reduction and vaccine policy controversies. August brought a concentrated run…
With nearly 500 cases across 34 counties, Pennsylvania health officials intensify vaccination campaigns and warnings to curb the growing measles outbreak amid rising hospitalisations and two deaths. Pennsylvania health officials are urging families to make sure children and adults are…
State and federal health departments report diverging measles case totals this year, revealing implications for local outbreak response and parental decision-making amid rising cases across the US. State and federal measles totals are diverging sharply this year, but public health…
As the new school term begins, experts emphasise the importance of timely vaccinations against flu, pneumococcal disease, chickenpox, and other infections to protect children during autumn’s respiratory peak. As the new school term begins, Russian infectious disease specialist Daria Namazova…
Bulgaria will provide free nasal flu vaccine Fluenz to children aged six months to seven years in the upcoming season, with measures in place to review and control export restrictions amid rising supply concerns across Europe. Bulgaria’s nasal flu vaccine…
Influenza activity in South Korea is increasingly evident with a steady rise in suspected cases and hospital admissions as the country prepares to launch its expanded flu vaccination programme for children, pregnant women, and older adults amid growing public concern.…
With Pennsylvania reporting its first measles-related deaths in over three decades amid a surge in cases, Illinois health officials urge residents to verify their vaccination status as outbreaks threaten communities. Illinois public health leaders are warning families to check their…
Whānau Āwhina Plunket welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund influenza vaccines for children aged six months to under five years, aiming to reduce serious illnesses and ease healthcare pressure amid ongoing flu circulation. Whānau Āwhina Plunket has welcomed Pharmac’s decision to…
New analysis indicates a continued rise in respiratory syncytial virus hospitalisations among infants in Poland, prompting experts to urge for pre-emptive vaccination programmes and targeted parental information to curb the growing burden on healthcare systems. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV,…
Measles re-emerges as a public health issue in Pennsylvania, prompting health officials to emphasise the importance of vaccination, which remains the key defence against the highly contagious disease. Measles is again a public health concern in Pennsylvania, but health officials…
