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US Vaccine Cuts Put Nation Behind UK and Peers

Health experts warn that sweeping changes to the US childhood vaccine schedule, led by Robert F Kennedy Jr, will increase disease outbreaks and leave America trailing other developed nations.

US Cuts Child Vaccines, Lags Behind Peers

The Trump administration's drastic reduction of recommended childhood vaccines puts the US behind other high-income nations, sparking warnings of increased disease outbreaks. Experts decry the unscientific move.

RFK Jr. Cuts Child Vaccines After Family Funeral Snub

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slashes recommended childhood vaccines, clashing with his late cousin's advocacy. The move, criticised by medics, came as he was excluded from her funeral. Read the full story.

US Revises Child Vaccine Schedule, Drops Four Jabs

US health officials have revised childhood immunisation guidelines, moving four vaccines to 'shared decision-making'. The move aligns the US with other developed nations. Read the full story.

US Drops Number of Recommended Child Vaccines

The US has made an unprecedented change to its childhood immunisation schedule, reducing recommended jabs. Experts warn this could increase disease risk. Read the full analysis.

New NHS vaccine targets chickenpox and measles

The NHS launches a free combined MMRV vaccine for children in England, aiming to prevent severe chickenpox complications and save millions in healthcare costs. Book your child's appointment now.

NHS to give children combined MMRV vaccine from Friday

The NHS launches a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox. Learn how this change aligns the UK with other nations and protects children's health.

Home vaccine scheme for vulnerable children launches

A new £2 million government pilot will see health visitors deliver childhood vaccinations at home to families struggling with access. The initiative aims to boost falling immunisation rates across England.

Teen's 'rugby injury' limp was fatal bone cancer

Emma Cleal urges parents to trust their instincts after her son Frank, 13, died from osteosarcoma. His only symptom was an unexplained limp initially dismissed as a sports injury.

Worrying Drop in Australia's Vaccination Rates

The Australian Medical Association reports a 'worrying' decline in immunisation rates, driven by misinformation. Falling below herd immunity targets, this trend risks disease resurgence and strains hospitals. Speak to your GP to protect your community.

Women face more childhood abuse from authority figures

Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing gender disparity in childhood mistreatment, with women reporting significantly higher rates of abuse from trusted adults including teachers and family members.

CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's vaccine claims

A crucial CDC advisory committee has unanimously dismissed Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial vaccine assertions during a dramatic hearing that highlighted deepening divisions in American healthcare discourse.

Australian rocker's childhood photo goes viral

An Australian rock sensation has sent fans wild after sharing an adorable childhood photograph that reveals his musical destiny was written in the stars from an early age.

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