Childhood vaccinations, immunization schedules and vaccine safety, helping parents understand recommended vaccines and make informed decisions for their children.
Kano State reports 32,000 confirmed diphtheria cases and more than 1,800 deaths since December 2022, exposing critical vaccination gaps as authorities ramp up response efforts across the region. Kano State has recorded 32,000 confirmed diphtheria cases since the outbreak began…
Egypt is ramping up a nationwide vaccination drive targeting children aged nine months to 10 years in an effort to preserve its measles and rubella elimination status, using digital records and community outreach to reach over 20 million children. Egypt…
A comprehensive review highlights the high efficacy of hepatitis A vaccination in preventing infection and controlling outbreaks, with substantial community-wide declines in disease incidence following immunisation programmes. A new review has found that hepatitis A vaccination offers powerful protection both…
A paediatrician highlights the dangers of rejecting routine childhood vaccinations, emphasising the potential consequences for vulnerable infants and the importance of informed parental decisions amidst declining vaccination rates. Refusing routine childhood vaccinations is not just a private family decision, a…
Malawi has exceeded its polio vaccination goals with over 7.3 million children vaccinated during a nationwide campaign using the innovative nOPV2 vaccine, bolstering efforts to eliminate the virus amid recent outbreak concerns. Malawi has reported a strong result from its…
A rise in measles cases across Pennsylvania has reignited concerns over declining immunisation rates, leading to a national outbreak and political sparring over vaccine policies. Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has become a stark reminder of how quickly a vaccine-preventable disease can…
Nigeria’s health authorities have launched a coordinated emergency response to contain a diphtheria outbreak in Kano and Katsina, deploying vaccines, expanding treatment, and increasing surveillance amid rising child fatalities. Nigeria’s health authorities have activated an emergency task force after diphtheria…
Maryland declares outbreaks in three counties with 14 new cases among unvaccinated residents, as the US faces its largest measles resurgence in decades and debates over vaccination policies intensify. Maryland has declared measles outbreaks in three counties after confirming 14…
Norway’s first comprehensive national surveillance shows HPV16 and HPV18 remain dominant in cervical disease, but early signs of vaccine-driven pattern changes emerge in younger women, prompting a need for ongoing monitoring of disease evolution. Norway’s first national surveillance data on…
Vietnam is set to incorporate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its national immunisation programme from July 2026, marking a significant step in its fight against HPV-related cancers and shifting focus towards early prevention strategies. Việt Nam is moving to…
As the new school term begins, Taiwanese doctors warn of the shifting patterns of influenza and Covid-19, urging timely vaccination and vigilant care to prevent severe illness among children amidst the resurgence of respiratory infections. As the new school term…
The death of a four-year-old girl in Palermo from diphtheria has renewed discussions on vaccine safety and the importance of immunisation, highlighting the disease’s resurgence in rare cases despite Italy’s successful vaccination programme. The Istituto Superiore di Sanità has confirmed…
