Robert F Kennedy Jr faces fierce backlash from doctors and scientists after making unsubstantiated claims about CDC leadership and public health policies during a campaign speech, raising concerns about medical misinformation in politics.
Scotland launches a groundbreaking NHS programme offering free chickenpox vaccinations to all children, aiming to prevent severe complications and reduce community transmission.
The NHS is set to introduce a universal chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children, a monumental shift in public health policy that could prevent millions of childhood cases and curb dangerous shingles in adults.
Labour MP Stephen Kinnock confronts NHS minister over stark regional disparities in MMR vaccination rates, demanding immediate action to protect children's health across England.
The NHS is introducing a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for all young children in the UK, aiming to drastically reduce severe cases and prevent tragic deaths from the common virus.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces a firestorm of criticism after a viral video captures him berating a family at an airport, questioning their child's measles diagnosis and promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric, igniting a fierce debate on publi
The NHS has launched a groundbreaking chickenpox vaccination programme for children. This guide explains the symptoms, vaccine availability, and what parents need to know about the new routine immunisation.
The NHS will offer the chickenpox jab to all children in a landmark move to curb outbreaks and prevent serious complications, following JCVI advice.
Health officials issue urgent warning as childhood vaccination rates across England fall dangerously below WHO safety thresholds, risking resurgence of preventable diseases.
A major new study suggests the shingles vaccine does more than prevent the painful rash—it could dramatically cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even for younger adults.
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerous anti-vaccine myths are fuelling a worrying decline in MMR uptake across UK schools, putting children at risk of measles outbreaks and creating a public health emergency.
Health chiefs sound alarm as vulnerable groups urged to get protected against deadly respiratory illnesses ahead of winter surge. Full eligibility criteria revealed.
The father of a Cambridge University graduate who died from a rare disease blamed her family for not pushing conventional medicine, a coroner's court heard, in a case highlighting the anti-vaccine movement's tragic consequences.
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases skyrocket by 250% in a year. Learn the symptoms, risks, and how to protect your family from this highly contagious disease.
US health officials scramble to contain a growing measles outbreak in Texas. The CDC has dispatched an emergency response team amid concerns over declining vaccination rates and potential wider transmission.
Returning travellers are being urged to watch for symptoms of highly contagious whooping cough after UK health officials report a significant spike in cases.
Health officials sound alarm as measles outbreaks surge across England, driven by low MMR vaccination rates. Latest NHS data reveals a dramatic spike in cases, putting unvaccinated children at serious risk.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health updates its official stance, strongly recommending vaccination for healthy children aged 5-11 amid rising hospitalisations and new variant concerns.
Health officials warn of potential rabies exposure after an infected dog bit multiple children, sparking a major public health response.
Health officials issue urgent warnings as measles cases linked to Bali trips emerge in Adelaide, urging vigilance and vaccination checks.
The CDC has expanded its polio travel warning to include new destinations. Here’s what travellers need to know to stay safe.
A grieving mother blames anti-vaccine rhetoric after her two-year-old son succumbs to a preventable illness, sparking outrage and sorrow.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorisation for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11, marking a pivotal moment in paediatric healthcare during the pandemic.
The Biden administration has purchased 100 million doses of Moderna's newly updated COVID-19 vaccine, targeting the latest variants ahead of the autumn vaccination campaign.
Health experts warn of a sharp rise in preventable diseases like measles and whooping cough, alongside lingering COVID-19 threats. Vaccination rates decline, sparking public health concerns.
The World Health Organization raises alarm over rising polio cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan, citing security issues and vaccine hesitancy as major hurdles.
Public health chiefs are urgently rolling out a new vaccination to combat one of Britain's most common sexually transmitted infections as drug-resistant cases surge.
In a landmark decision, NHS England has extended the HPV vaccine programme to include boys aged 12-13, aiming to eradicate cervical cancer and reduce HPV-related diseases.
Health experts sound the alarm as thousands miss vital shingles jabs, leaving them vulnerable to the painful virus. Find out why uptake is falling and how to safeguard your health.
Pet owners planning trips to the EU must now follow stricter guidelines for rabies vaccinations and documentation. Here’s everything you need to know before you travel.