Doorstep Vaccines for Children in England
A new £2m pilot will see health visitors deliver life-saving jabs to children at home, tackling alarmingly low vaccination rates that leave one in five unprotected starting school.
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Home vaccine visits for children in new NHS pilot
Health visitors will deliver life-saving jabs to children's homes in a £2m pilot to tackle falling vaccination rates, as one in five start school unprotected.
Family's plea after teen dies from meningitis B in 24 hours
The parents of Levi Syer, 16, share their tragic story after he died from meningococcal B sepsis. Learn the critical warning signs and why they urge government action on vaccines.
Reform UK council leaders criticised for vaccine-sceptic views
A third of Reform UK's council leaders have expressed scepticism about vaccines, prompting the health minister to condemn their 'dangerous' remarks. Read the full investigation.
Christmas Day row erupts over 6am mother-in-law visit
A mother's attempt to set a 9am Christmas Day boundary with her mother-in-law backfired, causing a major family argument. Discover the festive drama and share your thoughts.
US Measles Outbreak: 1,958 Cases, Holiday Travel Risk
A major measles outbreak in the US, with 1,958 cases and three deaths, poses a risk as millions travel for holidays. Experts warn falling vaccination rates are to blame. Read more.
Study: Vaccinating Boys Key to Eliminating Cervical Cancer
New research reveals vaccinating boys against HPV is essential for eradicating cervical cancer, which kills 350,000 women yearly. Read the full findings.
HPV Vaccination for Boys Key to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
New research suggests vaccinating boys against HPV is crucial to eliminate cervical cancer, which kills 350,000 women annually. Learn about the study's findings.
US Measles Outbreak: Over 1,900 Cases Reported
A major measles outbreak is surging across the US, with nearly 2,000 cases this year. Health officials warn falling vaccination rates, driven by misinformation, are to blame. Read the full report.
US Awards $1.6m No-Bid Contract for Hep B Study
The Trump administration awards a controversial $1.6 million contract to Danish scientists for a hepatitis B vaccine study on African newborns, raising major ethical concerns. Read the full investigation.
Unethical US Vaccine Trial in Africa Sparks Fury
The Trump administration is funding a controversial hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau, which experts call 'neocolonialist' and 'highly unethical'. Discover the global health implications.
Anti-Vaccine Group Defends RFK Jr During Major Measles Outbreak
As the US faces its worst measles year in three decades, the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defence, formerly led by Health Secretary RFK Jr, is circulating misinformation, downplaying the disease's dangers. Public health experts warn this undermine
Trump reclassifies marijuana, defying Republican concerns
President Trump signs an executive order moving marijuana to Schedule III, prioritising medical research despite fierce opposition from within his own party. Discover the political and market implications.
Study: Covid Booster Linked to Higher Shingles Risk
New research reveals a small, temporary increase in shingles risk after a Covid mRNA booster. Learn the facts and what it means for UK vaccine policy.
CDC Urges Flu Vaccines After Record Child Deaths
US health officials issue urgent call for flu vaccination as a concerning new virus variant circulates. Last season saw a record 288 paediatric deaths, with many preventable.
Whooping Cough Surge Linked to Falling Vaccination Rates
An investigation reveals a sharp rise in whooping cough cases as DTaP vaccination rates drop below targets. The CDC warns infants are at highest risk. Protect your family.
CDC ends universal hepatitis B vaccine at birth recommendation
The CDC has formally dropped its blanket recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth, advising individualised decisions for low-risk infants. Discover the implications.
Should healthy young people get a flu jab before Christmas?
As a 'superflu' wave strains the NHS, a GP explains why young, healthy adults should consider a flu vaccine to protect vulnerable relatives this Christmas. Key facts and deadlines.
Early flu surge pressures European healthcare, WHO warns
The WHO reports a severe flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower the risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups.
UK Measles Cases Soar 831% Amid Vaccination Decline
Global measles cases are surging, with a staggering 831% rise in the UK over a decade. Experts warn crumbling health systems and online misinformation are fuelling the crisis, putting millions of children at risk.
UKHSA flu jab warning for South West as virus cases rise
The UK Health Security Agency urges eligible groups to get vaccinated against flu, with cases rising early. Protect yourself and loved ones this Christmas.
CDC panel votes to end Hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns
A US CDC panel voted to stop recommending Hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns. President Trump hailed the move and ordered a fast-track review of global vaccine schedules. Read the latest.
CDC Panel Limits Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
CDC vaccine advisers have voted to restrict the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, a major change to a decades-old policy. Learn what this means for infant health and vaccine access.
US Alters Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidelines for Newborns
A US federal committee has voted to change the long-standing hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for all newborns. The decision has sparked concern among medical groups. Read the full story.
CDC panel rejects RFK Jr's Hepatitis B vaccine claim
A CDC advisory committee has formally dismissed Robert F. Kennedy Jr's claim linking the Hepatitis B vaccine to liver disease, stating there is no supporting evidence. Read the full report.
RFK Jr's Autism Remarks Cause Widespread Condemnation
US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr faces fierce criticism for linking 'chemical contaminants' to autism. Advocacy groups and political rivals condemn his remarks. Read the full story.
US vaccine advisors drop universal hepatitis B birth shot
A federal committee has voted to end the recommendation that all US newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine on day one, sparking outcry from public health leaders. Read the full story.
US Ends Universal Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Rule
A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.
CDC Panel Votes to Stop Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns
A US health panel has voted to end the decades-old practice of vaccinating all newborns against Hepatitis B within 24 hours of birth. The new guidance recommends consultation and a delayed start.
Key US Panel Votes on Changing Infant Hepatitis B Vaccine
A US vaccine advisory panel, reshaped by RFK Jr, votes on altering the newborn hepatitis B jab recommendation after heated debate. Experts warn of far-reaching health consequences.
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