Tag: immunisation
Vaccination coverage in Ethiopia remains low, with most children missing timely immunisation
A longitudinal study of 7,417 Ethiopian children reveals that vaccination coverage remains below 31% when tracked continuously, and most children…
Maternal RSV Vaccine Cuts Infant Hospitalisation Risk by Half, Real-World Data Show
A nationwide population-based study published in The Lancet ePub shows that maternal RSVpreF vaccination reduces infant RSV hospitalisations by approximately…
UK vaccine uptake reaches record 89% for childhood immunisations as new respiratory syncytial virus vaccine rollout begins
The UK's National Immunisation Service has achieved record 89% coverage for childhood immunisation schedules whilst simultaneously introducing a new respiratory…
Diphtheria Cases Rise Across Americas: PAHO Calls for Urgent Vaccination Push
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an urgent call for countries across the Americas to strengthen vaccination campaigns,…
UK Launches Comprehensive Digital Public Health Resource Hub for Healthcare Professionals
The UK government launches a comprehensive digital platform providing healthcare professionals with centralised access to over 500 evidence-based public health…
Vaccination Coverage Alone Is Not Enough: New Evidence Shows Timing Matters More Than We Thought
New analysis challenges reliance on vaccination coverage rates, arguing that timing of childhood vaccines may be equally important for disease…