Tag: immunization
Tetanus cases in England rise amid vaccination coverage gaps, public health data reveals
Reported cases of tetanus in England reveal vaccination coverage gaps rather than vaccine failure. Annual surveillance data shows cases cluster…
Federal Health Nominee’s Past Vaccine Safety Statements Under Senate Scrutiny
Sean Kaufman, nominated for a key federal health position, faces Senate scrutiny over past statements questioning vaccine safety. Senator Bill…
CDC vaccine advisory panel revises charter, broadens membership criteria and review scope
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has adopted a revised charter that substantially refocuses the committee's mandate, broadens membership…
Florida’s Push to End School Vaccine Mandates Stalls: What the Setback Reveals
Florida's campaign to end school vaccine mandates has stalled despite state-level political support. The setback reveals legal, medical, and institutional…
Nigeria’s Polio Campaign Reaches 33,000 Settlements, Vaccinating 1.2 Million Children in May 2026
Nigeria's polio elimination campaign reached 33,000 settlements and vaccinated 1.2 million children in May 2026, while deploying solar-powered diagnostic laboratories…
Burundi’s first quarter 2026: refugees access care as WHO strengthens health partnerships
WHO's first-quarter 2026 report documents that over 65,000 Congolese refugees in Burundi accessed healthcare through a single health post delivering…
UK Approves Enhanced Flu Vaccine for Adults 50+ to Boost Immune Response
UK regulators approve enhanced flu vaccine with adjuvant for adults 50+, designed to boost immune response in older adults where…
Colorado Forms Vaccine Coalition as Federal Support Weakens
Colorado establishes state coalition to promote childhood vaccines as concerns grow about potential federal policy changes affecting national immunization programs.…