Global RSV vaccine study finds maternal instinct prevails: Women worldwide reject risky newborn vaccination

How Korea’s birth mothers are exposing the hidden cost of overseas adoption

How Korea’s birth mothers are exposing the hidden cost of overseas adoption

Study on Infant Sleep Deaths Criticized for Omitting Vaccination Status

(NaturalNews) A recent analysis of infant deaths linked to unsafe sleep environments has drawn criticism from vaccine-safety advocates for not examining vaccination...

Mother whose son was critically ill with MenB urges young to get vaccine

The vaccination programme was announced by UK authorities last month.

Community buy-in boosts jabs for Indigenous kids

Better transport, shorter wait times and cultural safety are all factors in improving immunisation rates for First Nations children, a study has found.

Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak

Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form.

WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening

Early diagnosis can save lives, prevent lifelong disability — Tedros By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Tuesday raised concerns over the growing burden of birth defects globally, calling on countries to expand newborn screening programmes to improve early detection and access to treatment. WHO in its newly unveiled report highlighted newborn screening [] The post WHO raises alarm over birth defects, calls for wider newborn screening appeared first on Vanguard News.

Moderna: Flu Vaccine Progress Is Only Part Of The Story

Moderna: Flu Vaccine Progress Is Only Part Of The Story

Latvia’s Immunisation Council calls for urgent funding to protect newborns against RSV

Latvia’s National Immunisation Council (NIC) is calling for an urgent decision to allocate 600,000 so that passive immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be introduced for all newborns and infants born during the RSV season as early as November this year, according to council member Inga Akmentiņa-Smildziņa. The council said in a letter that [] The post Latvia’s Immunisation Council calls for urgent funding to protect newborns against RSV appeared first on Baltic News Network.

Dengue vaccine hesitancy undermines efforts to curb rising cases

Dengue vaccine hesitancy undermines efforts to curb rising cases

WHO official urges stronger immunization efforts during Afghanistan polio mission

Reaching every child with life-saving vaccines must go hand in hand with strengthening routine immunization and sustaining essential health services, Balkhy said. The post WHO official urges stronger immunization efforts during Afghanistan polio mission first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here's what they prevent

The childhood vaccines that the CDC is dropping from the recommended scheduled have successfully beat back illness and death in children from rotavirus, hepatitis and other pathogens.

Are vaccines really safe?

We were taught in high school that vaccines have saved millions of lives in America and Europe. One of the greatest heroes of modern medicine is Louis Pasteur, the creator of the “germ theory,” the ideological foundation for vaccines. But The post Are vaccines really safe? appeared first on NaturalNewsBlogs.

Being patronised over your ill health? Welcome to my world as a disabled person

This nanny-knows-best babyfication of the adult population seems particularly inappropriate

Cancers du sein, AVC, légion hépatique… : Dr Nounkè Konaté dit tout sur les dangers de la prise abusive de contraceptifs

De nos jours, de nombreuses femmes et jeunes filles s’adonnent à une utilisation abusive de contraceptifs (qu’il s’agisse de médicaments ou de dispositifs) afin d’éviter une grossesse non planifiée. Si ces méthodes permettent de maîtriser la fertilité de manière temporaire ou définitive, leur usage n’est pas sans risques et comporte des dangers que beaucoup ignorent [] The post Cancers du sein, AVC, légion hépatique : Dr Nounkè Konaté dit tout sur les dangers de la prise abusive de contraceptifs first appeared on Guineematin.com.

COVID vaccine’s cardiac benefits wildly overstated: VA study

The COVID-19 vaccination rate ranges from 1-in-10 for children and pregnant women to 1-in-6 for adults, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates, suggesting the heyday has long passed for jabs known immediately by President Biden’s CDC to not completely stopping infection or transmission and yet portrayed as bulletproof the next two years. []...Click to read more

Watch: Woman Shares 4 Parenting Habits That She "Happily Borrowed" From India

She said motherhood introduced her to practices that felt unfamiliar at first but have become her favourite.

Moderna CEO: Cautiously Optimistic on Flu Vaccine Approval

The FDA advisory committee recommended Moderna's flu vaccine for approval. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld he is cautiously optimistic the approval will happen. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ibu warganegara Malaysia mohon pertimbang semula permohonan MyKad dua anak lelaki

PUTRAJAYA: Seorang ibu warganegara Malaysia yang berdepan kesukaran mendapatkan MyKad untuk dua anak lelakinya merayu kepada Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) supaya memudahkan proses permohonan tersebut agar kedua-dua beradik itu dapat memiliki identiti sah, sekali gus berpeluang membina masa depan dan hidup bermaruah di negara kelahiran mereka. Wanita yang mahu dikenali sebagai Siti Zubaidah, 50, itu ... Read more The post Ibu warganegara Malaysia mohon pertimbang semula permohonan MyKad dua anak lelaki appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

South Africa opens FMD vaccine market to private imports

South Africa opens FMD vaccine market to private imports

ASCEND showcase crowns KNUST neonatal device top innovation

A neonatal health device developed by students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has won top prize at the British Council's ASCEND Lion’s Den investor showcase in Accra. The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System (ANET), led by Dr Prince Odame and developed by a KNUST student team, was selected as the standout innovation after pitching to a panel of investors and industry experts at the British Council Auditorium on Monday.

Nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents mistake deadly disease for a cold, survey finds

Nearly 60 per cent of Hong Kong parents mistakenly believe that invasive meningococcal disease is no different from a common cold, a survey has found, prompting doctors to urge greater public awareness of the potentially fatal infection ahead of the summer travel season. The warning follows a survey by the Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association of 300 parents and teachers. Parents scored an average of 3.84 out of 10 on their knowledge of the disease, compared with 4.8 for teachers. The...

Preclinical studies of dengue vaccine have demonstrated its safety — official

Veronika Skvortsova said the vaccine is designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes

DOJ Takes Aim at Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

[W]e will bring illegal birth tourism to an end and those responsible to justice. The post DOJ Takes Aim at Birth Tourism After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Survey: nearly 1 in 6 in the Netherlands regret Covid vaccination

Nearly one in six respondents in an RTL News panel survey say th

Universal COVID Vaccine Clears First Human Trial as Researchers Caution It Is Still Years Away

An AI-designed universal COVID vaccine passed Phase 1 safety in 39 adults. Here's what the results actually show and why public availability is still years away.

Minister aims for domestic production of 15 vaccine antigens by 2029

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin sets a target for Indonesia to domestically manufacture all 15 vaccine antigens ...

For the first time ever, no young women in England died of cervical cancer. In the U.S., RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism stalls HPV progress

Zero deaths, 200 lives saved, and 61 vaccinated. Without the vaccine, 23 women would have died, but in the U.S., RFK Jr. still won't call it safe.

Ebola death toll in the DR Congo rises to 600 with over 1,700 confirmed cases

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention described the outbreak as the “fastest growing ever”.

‎Which countries allow foreigners to adopt children? Here's what the rules look like

International adoption landscapes are shifting dramatically. Many nations now prioritize domestic placements, making cross-border adoptions a last resort. Countries like China have ended programs for non-relatives, while others, including India and Vietnam, maintain regulated systems. Prospective parents face longer waits and stricter scrutiny globally as rules tighten, reflecting a growing emphasis on child welfare within their home countries

Birth Tourism In Texas

Birth tourism–foreigners coming to the U.S. for the specific purpose of having a baby that will be an American citizen–has been going on for some time, but the Supreme Court’s reaffirmation of birthright citizenship likely will give it a boost. That, at least, seems to be happening in Texas: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to investigate a hospital in Mission, Texas, according

Africa: Africa's Immunization Acceleration - Charting a Path to Better Health, Health Security and Economic Growth for a Continent on the Rise

[Africa CDC] Introduction: Africa's Immunization Landscape and Its Significance

Childbirths soar to highest level in 7 years in April

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The number of babies born in South Korea shot up 18 p...

Gov flags gaps assome children miss polio vaccines

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has acknowledged that some children were missed during recent polio outbreak response vaccination campaigns, even as Namibia coverage of more than 90 percent in its nationwide rollout. Deputy health minister Suzan Ndjaleka on Monday said the campaigns achieved significant progress in reaching children under the age of 10 [] The post Gov flags gaps assome children miss polio vaccines appeared first on The Namibian.

FDA Panel Backs Moderna mRNA Flu Shot 9-0, Setting Up August Approval Decision

The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 9-0 on June 18 to recommend Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, the first such endorsement in U.S. history. The agency must now decide by August 5 whether to approve what would be the first licensed mRNA-based seasonal influenza vaccine, even as the Trump administration has canceled 500 million in mRNA research funding.

Viral video: Pregnant Nigerian woman denied US travel, renewing birthright citizenship row

A pregnant woman's travel plans to the U.S. have sparked controversy over birthright citizenship.

South Africa Immigration Crisis: Save the Children Warns of Severe Risks to Migrant Children During Repatriation

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — As the South Africa immigration crisis intensifies and the repatriation process continues, the protection and safety of migrant children have emerged as a critical humanitarian concern. Gugu Xaba, CEO of Save the Children South Africa, has highlighted the severe vulnerabilities faced by migrant families, particularly those with children born in the []

Uruguay Announces Expansion of Free Meningococcal Vaccination Campaign

The measure responds to an “unusual” increase in cases and the predominance of serogroup C. On Thursday, Uruguay’s Ministry of Public Health (MSP) announced the expansion of its free meningococcal vaccination campaign to include 11- and 12-year-olds who have not previously received the vaccine. RELATED: Uruguay Adds Manantiales Serranos as Second UNESCO Global Geopark The []

Father’s role important in shielding children from social ills as Madani govt bolsters family‑focused policies, says DPM Fadillah

CYBERJAYA, June 28 — A strong and effective fatherly role can serve as the earliest layer of protection in prevent...

'Everyone loves Irish baby name but I'm worried people can't pronounce it right'

An expecting mum has shared her frustration after her family began pressuring her to give her unborn daughter a traditional name she hates - claiming it will only cause the little girl grief later in life