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The Independentscience1 day ago
Health advisers recommend MenB vaccine booster for UK teenagers
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation advised adding a teenage booster dose to the national schedule. The change follows an outbreak in Kent that killed two teenagers earlier in 2026.
The Independentworld2 days ago
England to Offer Free MenB Vaccine to New University Students Starting July 20
The Independent reported that thousands of students entering university in autumn 2026 will receive free meningococcal group B vaccinations at participating pharmacies across England. The program follows an outbreak in Kent earlier in 2026 that was linked to two deaths. Eligible…
ZeroHedgefinance3 days ago
Germany Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Advice for Most Under 75
STIKO issued new recommendations on July 9, 2026, advising against routine COVID-19 vaccination for most adults under 75. The shift cites widespread hybrid immunity and falling severe case rates.
news.sky.comworld5 days ago
England Offers Meningitis B Vaccine to University Students Starting in July
Hundreds of thousands of students aged 17 to 25 in England can book two-dose MenB vaccinations at pharmacies from 20 July. The programme follows recent outbreaks, including two deaths in Kent. NHS data shows first-year university students face seven times the risk of their peers.
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
England Reports Third Measles Death in 2026 While NHS Launches Catch-Up Vaccination for One Million Families
An adult with an underlying condition died from measles, following two child deaths in June. GB News reported 883 confirmed cases through early July, nearly matching the prior year's full total. The NHS has begun a catch-up vaccination effort.
The Independentworld11 days ago
Health service launches measles vaccination catch-up drive after two child deaths
Officials are contacting roughly one million families to schedule missed MMR doses for children aged two to eleven. The effort follows 801 confirmed measles cases and two deaths reported this year.
abcnews.go.comfinance15 days ago
Former CDC Chief Medical Officer and Other Officials Leave Agency Amid Measles Outbreak Response
Debra Houry resigned along with other top officials after disagreeing with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s measles guidance. She said the advice favored an existing agenda over scientific recommendations for vaccination.
Newsweekworld15 days ago
Influenza Outbreak Infects Hundreds at Texas Air Force Base After Vaccine Mandate Ended
Hundreds of trainees at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland contracted influenza after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made annual flu vaccinations voluntary on April 21. The Pentagon granted exceptions on June 24 allowing several services to restore requirements in limited cases. A 2…
forbes.comworld16 days ago
Democratic lawmakers propose restoring mandatory flu shots for service members
Three Democratic members of Congress introduced an amendment that would require the Pentagon to reinstate mandatory annual flu vaccinations for service members. The proposal follows a flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that has sickened at least 275 Air Force recruit…
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news.sky.comfinance16 days ago
NHS to Expand RSV Vaccination Programme to Adults Aged 65-74 From September
The NHS will extend eligibility for the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine starting in September to adults aged 65-74 with chronic respiratory conditions or weakened immune systems. The change follows guidance from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.
The Guardianpolitics18 days ago
US Military Reinstates Flu Vaccine Mandate for New Recruits
The US military reinstated mandatory flu vaccinations for new recruits earlier this week after a two-month suspension. The change follows an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base that sickened at least 275 people.
Los Angeles Timesscience21 days ago
Pentagon Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for Military Recruits
The Defense Department reinstated required flu vaccinations for new recruits after an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base sickened nearly 300 people. The reversal ends a policy that had made the shots optional for the first time in 70 years.
politics22 days ago
Defense Department Officials Considered Flu Vaccination Program Before Base Outbreak
Military officials discussed a flu vaccination program weeks before an outbreak occurred at a base. The discussion followed the April decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to lift a prior vaccine requirement.
rnz.co.nzpolitics22 days ago
Emails Show Kennedy’s 2019 Samoa Trip Aimed at Health Records System but Produced No Policy Change
Newly released records show Robert F Kennedy Jr and a colleague planned to review Samoan medical data after a vaccination pause. The trip occurred months before a measles outbreak killed 83 people. Kennedy testified the visit had nothing to do with vaccines.
foxnews.compolitics29 days ago
Pentagon Ends Mandatory Flu Shots for Service Members; Over 160 Trainees at Lackland Contract Influenza
The outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base follows the April policy change that made flu vaccination voluntary for active-duty, reserve, and civilian personnel.
news24.comscience30 days ago
Covid Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Attacks and Stroke in Veterans Study
A study of more than one million U.S. veterans found recent Covid vaccination reduced major cardiovascular events by about 38 percent. The benefit appeared in both Covid-linked and all-cause cardiac outcomes, with larger effects among older adults.
nationalpost.compolitics35 days ago
Administration Seeks to Restore Global Vaccination Funding
The administration is working to restore funding for global vaccination programs. The effort comes after earlier reductions tied to policy shifts at the Department of Health and Human Services.
sbs.com.auworld36 days ago
Vaccination Program Targets 1 Million Young People After Disease Clusters
Health authorities are expanding a meningitis vaccination effort to reach about 1 million young people. The program uses an approved vaccine following reports of unusual disease clusters.
insidermonkey.comtechnology41 days ago
Anti-Vaccination Dating Apps Host In-Person Events in Multiple Cities
Unjected and PureBlood.Dating organized meetups for unvaccinated singles in Nashville and Denver. The events drew dozens of attendees from several states and prompted a venue cancellation and a lawsuit.
world50 days ago
Bangladesh Reports More Than 500 Measles Deaths in Ongoing Outbreak
Health authorities in Bangladesh are expanding vaccination efforts after more than 500 people died in a measles outbreak. Most of the deaths have occurred among children.
globalresearch.cabusiness51 days ago
FDA Reviewed 96 Reports of Pediatric Deaths After Covid Vaccination
Agency officials examined VAERS reports and classified seven cases as possibly or probably related to the vaccines. Internal documents and congressional correspondence detail the review process and subsequent decisions on public disclosure.
Nprscience54 days ago
Bangladesh Reports 528 Measles Deaths Since Mid-March Outbreak
Bangladesh has recorded more than 60,000 suspected measles cases and 528 deaths, mostly among children under age 5. The outbreak began after disruptions to the national vaccination program.
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Federal Appeals Court Denies Pseudonymity to Parent in School Vaccine Lawsuit
A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that a parent suing over a school vaccination mandate must proceed under her real name. The 2-1 decision found insufficient evidence of reasonable fear of severe harm.
dutchnews.nlworld57 days ago
Austrian Group Leads Stray Dog Sterilization Campaign in Kosovo
An Austrian organization and local veterinary professionals are conducting a sterilization and vaccination program for stray dogs in Kosovo. The effort addresses a population estimated at more than 50,000 animals.
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thenarwhal.caworld59 days ago
Saskatchewan Appeal Court Upholds Man's Conviction for Parental Child Abduction
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a man's appeal of his conviction and sentence for taking his daughter to prevent a COVID-19 vaccination. The court ruled the trial judge correctly refused to allow a necessity defense.
Wiredtechnology60 days ago
Chickenpox Parties Resurface in Some Parenting Groups Online
Some parents are discussing deliberate exposure to chickenpox on social media platforms. Public health data show vaccination has reduced cases and hospitalizations in multiple countries. Doctors note risks remain for unvaccinated children and immunocompromised individuals.
world61 days ago
Ontario Court Declines to Hear Appeal in Doctor Billing Dispute
An Ontario court declined to hear an appeal filed by a Kingston physician ordered to repay $600,000 in fees for organizing COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The doctor said the decision leaves her somewhat relieved but still frustrated by the process.
news.sky.comworld68 days ago
Cruise Illness Risks and Precautions for Travelers
Infectious-disease specialists outlined common health risks associated with cruise travel and steps passengers can take to reduce them. Norovirus and respiratory illnesses remain the most frequently reported conditions on ships. Travelers should review vaccination status and hygi…
news.google.comworld71 days ago
Scientists Isolate Antibodies From Vaccinated Blood as Potential Measles Treatment
Researchers isolated four potent antibodies from the blood of a vaccinated individual that blocked measles virus in laboratory tests. The United States eliminated measles in 2000 but faces outbreaks due to declining vaccination rates. The antibodies could offer post-exposure trea…
app.buzzsumo.comworld71 days ago
Moderna Collaborates on Preclinical mRNA Hantavirus Vaccine in South Korea
Newsweek reported that Moderna is involved in early-stage development of an mRNA vaccine targeting hantaviruses causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. The preclinical project, announced in 2024 by Korea University’s Vaccine Innovation Center, focuses on Asian strains and…
hrw.orgworld71 days ago
At Least 17 Killed in Congo as Mob Violence Erupts Over Genital Atrophy Rumors
Rumors of a mysterious illness causing men's genitals to atrophy spread through Tshopo province in the Democratic Republic of Congo late last year, triggering deadly violence before authorities could respond. Angry mobs killed four health workers conducting vaccination research i…
Los Angeles Timesworld72 days ago
Second Infant Measles Case Reported in Orange County This Year
A baby in Orange County contracted measles after international travel, marking at least the second such infant case in California in 2026. Nationwide, 1,814 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year, approaching last year's total of 2,288. Three deaths have occurred sinc…
news.google.compolitics77 days ago
Bangladesh Vaccinates 1.4 Million Children; 17 Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
A measles outbreak has affected 58 of Bangladesh's 64 districts, prompting an emergency vaccination drive that has immunized more than 1.4 million children since April. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed 17 people, including two children, on Thursday, amid ongoing violations of a…
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Statscience80 days ago
Study Examines Delayed Hepatitis B Vaccination Policy Impacts on Infants
New studies estimate that a recent U.S. policy change delaying hepatitis B vaccination for most infants could result in additional infections and higher health care costs. The policy, adopted late last year, reversed a longstanding recommendation. Separate reports address public…
Japan Timesworld84 days ago
Japan's Health Minister Announces Nationwide Measles Vaccination Plans Amid Case Increase
Japan's health minister stated plans to promote nationwide vaccinations following a rise in measles cases. From January 1 to April 12, 2026, 299 cases were reported, exceeding the total for 2025. The minister attributed the outbreaks to imported cases and declining vaccination ra…
en.rfi.frworld85 days ago
French Authorities Use Thermal Drones to Enforce Mandatory Cattle Vaccinations
French authorities are using thermal imaging drones to find cattle hidden by farmers opposing mandatory vaccinations. Once located, police and vaccination teams access the farms to administer the vaccines. The actions address non-compliance with vaccination requirements, as repor…
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Pentagon Makes Annual Flu Vaccines Optional for Service Members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the immediate end to the mandatory annual flu vaccine for active and reserve U.S. military personnel. The policy shift emphasizes medical autonomy and religious freedom. It builds on prior adjustments and addresses past vaccination mandate…
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koreaherald.comfinance92 days ago
UK Covid Inquiry Releases Fourth Report on Vaccination Program, Impact, and Compensation Reforms
The UK Covid Inquiry published its fourth report today, detailing the vaccination programme's scale and impact, including prevention of nearly half a million deaths. The report also recommends increasing Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme awards and removing disability thresholds for…
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry Publishes Fourth Report, Praising Vaccine Effectiveness and Recommending Compensation Reforms
The UK Covid-19 public inquiry published its fourth report on vaccines and therapeutics, highlighting the success of the vaccination program and recommending urgent reforms to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme. The report emphasizes the need for increased payouts and changes to e…
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Nbc Newsscience93 days ago
Wastewater Data Reveals Elevated Rotavirus Levels in U.S. Compared to Last Year
Rotavirus infections have increased in the U.S. since January, with wastewater surveillance indicating surges in the West and Midwest. Hospital admissions for the virus are up at facilities like Oklahoma Children’s OU Health. Vaccination rates have declined nationally amid recent…
unexplained-mysteries.comscience95 days ago
Virologist Develops Experimental Vaccine Delivered via Beer
A virologist has created an experimental beer using engineered yeast to produce viral proteins that trigger immune responses against BK polyomavirus. The approach aims to provide oral vaccination without needles. Testing on mice and self-administration showed antibody production,…
thesouthafrican.comworld95 days ago
Jackson Warne Attributes Father's 2022 Death to Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccinations
Jackson Warne, 26, stated that Covid-19 vaccinations contributed to his father Shane Warne's fatal heart attack in 2022. He expressed this view on the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, citing mandatory requirements for sports professionals. Post-mortem results identified natural causes f…
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Woman Diagnosed with Three HPV-Related Cancers After Husband's Infidelity
A woman discovered she had human papillomavirus after learning of her husband's infidelity, leading to diagnoses of vulvar, cervical, and anal cancers. She has undergone treatments including a hysterectomy and laser procedures over seven years. The case highlights the link betwee…
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UK NHS Plans Second MenB Vaccine Dose Following Kent Meningitis Outbreak
The UK's National Health Service will offer a second dose of the MenB vaccine to thousands of people potentially exposed during a meningitis outbreak in Kent. The vaccinations target university students and school pupils in the affected area. This measure aims to provide addition…
The Boston Globeworld98 days ago
Massachusetts Children's Vaccination Rates Remain Steady but Show Declines in Some Counties and Schools
Data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health indicates that overall kindergarten vaccination rates held steady this school year. However, seven of 14 counties failed to meet the 95 percent threshold for measles herd immunity, up from five the previous year. Religious e…
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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Highlights Risks to Unvaccinated Infants and Declining National Rates
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has reached nearly 1,000 cases, the worst in the US in over 35 years, leaving infants too young for vaccination particularly vulnerable. Vaccination rates have fallen below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity, with state legislation pro…
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Infants Under Vaccine Age Vulnerable to Measles in Areas with Low Vaccination Rates
Infants too young to receive measles vaccines face increased risks in regions with declining vaccination coverage. Fortune.com reported that Trump administration officials have engaged with anti-vaccine experts in state legislatures. This occurs amid ongoing measles outbreaks in…
axios.comscience99 days ago
ACIP Panel Faces Scrutiny Amid HHS Efforts to Reduce Recommended Childhood Vaccines
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has drawn attention as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., seeks to decrease the number of recommended childhood vaccinations. This development occurs within ongoing debates over vaccine…
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citizen.co.zaworld100 days ago
Measles Outbreak in Utah Expands from Rural Areas to Urban Regions
A measles outbreak that began in rural Utah in June has grown to affect hundreds of people in the state's urban areas. Health officials report ongoing cases in the urban corridor. The situation highlights challenges in vaccination coverage and public health response.
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Measles Vaccination Rates Decline Across British Columbia Regions from 2015 to 2024
An analysis by CBC News of data from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control shows measles immunization rates for children seven and under fell in every region of British Columbia between 2015 and 2024. Provincewide, the rate for seven-year-olds dropped from 90 percent to 70 percent.…
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New South Wales Offers Free Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine to Children Aged Two to Four
New South Wales has introduced free nasal spray flu vaccinations for children aged two to four, following similar programs in Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The initiative aims to address declining vaccination rates among young children, who face higher risks…
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Bangladesh Launches Emergency Measles Vaccination Campaign After 98 Suspected Child Deaths
Bangladesh has initiated an emergency vaccination drive targeting over one million children following 98 suspected measles deaths among children between March 15 and April 4. The campaign, supported by UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, prioritizes high-risk areas in 18 districts and will ex…