Declining booster uptake after vaccine schedule change in England
A major shift in England’s childhood vaccination strategy is revealing unintended gaps in protection, with falling booster uptake…
Global meningitis deaths remain high despite progress since 1990
In 2023, globally 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease, suggests a study published…
Centre for Disease Control issues health warning after outbreak of respiratory diphtheria in NT
The Northern Territory Department of Health has declared an outbreak of diphtheria, with four cases of a deadly…
Nepal and Afghanistan show how abrupt aid cuts can unravel essential care
Nepal and Afghanistan show how sudden donor withdrawal can disrupt contraception, nutrition, vaccination, primary care, and outbreak control,…
No link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac death
A major real-world study challenges persistent safety concerns, showing no increased risk of sudden cardiac death after COVID-19…
Major UK clinical trial finds surfactant therapy ineffective for severe bronchiolitis
A major UK-led clinical trial has found that a treatment commonly used to help premature babies breathe offers…
Hepatitis C drug may prevent hepatitis E virus replication
A drug that is already in clinical trials against hepatitis C virus can also prevent hepatitis E virus…
What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids sprayed in their noses?
This article by Professor Christopher Blyth, from The University of Western Australia and The Kids Research Institute Australia,…
Scientists identify common symptom patterns in post-COVID-19 vaccination syndrome
A large Japanese registry study identifies common symptom patterns and recovery timelines in patients with persistent post-COVID-19 vaccination…
Sino Biological launches antigens for the 2026-2027 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine strains
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced its recommendations for the 2026–2027 Northern Hemisphere influenza vaccine composition. The update…
Human metapneumovirus in California: What you need to know
A respiratory virus that doesn’t have a vaccine or a specific treatment regimen is spreading in some parts…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…