Murcia expands nasal flu vaccine to include children up to 11

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.

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

NEW YORK (AP) — Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years.

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years

State Government expands FluMist nasal spray flu vaccination program to include children aged 12-17

After a successful rollout for younger children, the State Government is expanding the FluMist program, making the needle-free influenza vaccine available for children and teenagers aged 12-17.

Covid-19 boosters could keep thousands of kids out of hospitals, but uptake remains low

Higher Covid-19 vaccination rates among US children could prevent thousands of pediatric hospitalizations and millions of missed school days, according to an analysis published Tuesday by the Commonwealth Fund and the Yale School of Public Health.

The Pentagon Lost Its War Against Flu Shots in Less than Two Months

Flu shots are mandatory once again, less than two months after being made optional, following a major military base outbreak.

Set Politics Aside--Trump Accounts Are a No-Brainer

Six million families have already opened Trump Accounts for their kids. Letting politics get in the way of yours could cost your child millions.

Feds won’t explain plunge in people taking second dose of COVID vaccine

Speculation has been rife for five years about the surprisingly large number of Americans who skipped the second dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Months into the jabs’ broad availability in 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated five million people, or 8 of COVID vaccine recipients, had stopped with a single jab. []...Click to read more

Parents Weigh New Trump Accounts for Newborns

Parents can now begin contributing to newly launched Trump Accounts, which provide a 1,000 government-funded investment for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028. Bloomberg's Sarah Foster joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that financial advisers still generally favor 529 plans for education savings and that questions remain about the new accounts' tax treatment, withdrawal rules and future investment options. (Source: Bloomberg)

A Mother Blamed Vaccines for the Deaths of her Toddlers, She is now Charged

An Idaho mother who blamed childhood vaccines for the deaths of her 18-month-old twins on a podcast produced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former anti-vaccine group has been charged with their murders.

Taiwan to add rotavirus vaccine to free immunization program in 2027

Taipei, June 30 (CNA) Taiwan will include the rotavirus vaccine in its publicly funded childhood immunization program starting in 2027, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced Tuesday.

Measles is back. Vaccinated children are suffering the consequences, too

Earlier this spring, a family brought their child into a Provo, Utah, pediatrician’s office with a runny nose and a fever. Doctors treated it as strep throat. But the child returned — and then returned again. By the time they received a measles diagnosis, as many as 300 patients had passed through that waiting room, []

Kids Are Microwaving This Viral Squishy Toy, and Doctors Warn It Can Cause Devastating Burns

A viral trend involving microwaved squishy toys is sending children to emergency rooms, prompting doctors to warn of serious burn risks.

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.

Military Reinstates Flu Shot Requirement After Hegseth’s Mandate Ended, Amid Air Force Outbreak

(NaturalNews) Pentagon officials said new recruits for the Army, Navy, and Air Force will again be required to receive flu vaccinations, reversing a policy change t...

Trump Accounts can help build long-term wealth, but only after ensuring 2 behaviors, exclusive research finds

So far, more than 6 million families have signed children up for Trump Accounts, which officially launch on July 4. The accounts, also known as 530A accounts, are open to any U.S. child with a Social Security number under the age of 18 and include a one-time 1,000 seed contribution from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for babies born from 2025 through 2028. Certain children are eligible for a 250 contribution from tech CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan, and others may receive contributions from their parents' employers. Firms such as SoFi and Charter Communications have vowed to match the initial federal contribution...

Study shows how toxic RFK Jr.’s change to measles vaccine is for US toddlers

The children who get a combination shot are some of the most vulnerable.

Mom Claimed Vaccines Killed Her 18-Month-Old Twins. Now She's Charged with Murdering Them

Andrea Shaw was indicted on two counts of first-degree murder

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.

Second measles vaccine dose moved from age six to 18 months, says Health Ministry

The updated schedule also shifts the second hepatitis A vaccine dose to first grade, part of an effort to ease the heavy cluster of early childhood vaccinations. Officials said the change is aimed at making the routine immunization program more manageable for parents and clinics

Explosive diarrhoea parasite spreads across US as alarming outbreak sparks health warning

A parasite linked to explosive diarrhoea has infected more than 140 people across 17 US states. Health officials say at least 20 people have been hospitalised as investigators race to find the source. The outbreak involves Cyclospora, with patients reporting diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue and severe stomach cramps. New York has recorded the highest number of cases, while several other states have also reported infections. The CDC says investigations are ongoing, and Americans are urged to stay alert during peak Cyclospora season.

Sudan: Sudan - Amid Lethal Drone Attacks, Children Bear Brunt of Escalating War

[UN News] Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.

Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital

Parents of newborns who register them for Social Security numbers while the babies are still in the hospital will be able to sign up for a Trump account at the same time, vastly increasing the new investment program’s reach. The Social Security Administration said on Friday that it would introduce a process to enroll newborns []

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.

Qatar says 3 injured by falling debris after intercepting Iranian attacks

Child among injured, Qatari Interior Ministry says following latest military escalation in Middle East between Iran, US

LIVE: Trump rings the opening bell on Wall Street to launch Trump Accounts

Watch live as President Donald Trump rings the New York Stock Exchange opening bell from the Oval Office and participates in the launch of Trump Accounts. The program allows parents to open investment accounts for children under 18. Children born during Trump's second term may receive a $1,000 government contribution. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vaN1wT

The $1.5 Million Fake COVID Vax Card Scheme That Just Triggered A Record Fine

A former New York pediatric nurse who built a 1.5 million empire selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards has been hit with a historic 544,000 civil penalty by New York state authorities. Julie DeVuono, 53, the former owner of Wild Child Pediatric Center in Amityville, received the massive fine from the New York State Department of [] The 1.5 Million Fake COVID Vax Card Scheme That Just Triggered A Record Fine

UN releases $8 million for Ebola readiness in South Sudan, Burundi

The United Nations has allocated 8 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to The post UN releases 8 million for Ebola readiness in South Sudan, Burundi appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts Hegseth for Lackland flu outbreak, calls to reinstate vaccine mandate

At a joint press conference, Democratic U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro, Gil Cisneros and Chrissy Houlahan introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would reinstate the mandate requiring service members to get the flu vaccine. San Antonio’s Castro and Houlahan, who represents a district near Philadelphia, also condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth [] The post Rep. Joaquin Castro blasts Hegseth for Lackland flu outbreak, calls to reinstate vaccine mandate appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Trump accounts are launching: 5 things to know

The long-awaited Trump accounts for children are about to accept their first contributions.

Mom’s Vax Tale on RFK Jr. Group’s Podcast Takes Dark Turn

CHDTVAn Idaho mother who blamed childhood vaccines for the deaths of her 18-month-old twins on a podcast produced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s former anti-vaccine group has been charged with their murders.Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested by Boise Police Department on June 30 pending extradition to Payette County, Idaho, where she faces two counts of first degree murder, according to a police statement.Twins Dallas and Tyson Shaw died were found dead on May 1, 2025, with Shaw later partnering with anti-vaccine charity Children’s Health Defense to protest their deaths.Read more at The Daily Beast.

At least eight shot, including four children, in New York, ABC News reports

At least eight shot, including four children, in New York, ABC News reports

Milo Ventimiglia welcomes second child with wife Jarah Mariano

The This Is Us actor and his wife have expanded their family after quietly welcoming a baby boy, with Jarah Mariano confirming the news in a heartfelt social media post.

A mom blamed vaccines for her kids’ deaths and became the face of a movement. Cops say she was a murderer

Andrea Shaw, a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the American Academy of Pediatrics, claims her toddlers died after complications from flu shots

SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell pledges $320M in stock to Trump Accounts

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell will donate a share of SpaceX stock to roughly 2 million children through the Trump Accounts programme, CNBC reports. At around 162 a share, the pledge is worth over 320m. The gift comes from Shotwell’s and her husband’s personal holdings, with extra emphasis on lower-income families near their central Texas home. It makes [] This story continues at The Next Web

A Podcast, a Public Claim, and Now a Double Murder Case.

An Idaho mother claimed her twin toddlers died after vaccinations. Now, she is facing two first-degree murder charges in their deaths.

Lassa Fever Death Toll Climbs To 214 As NCDC Reports Rising Infections

NCDC has confirmed 855 infections and 214 deaths, with cases spreading across 23 states.

Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 1,000 infections, spreading to a third displacement camp and killing an 18-month-old girl. Congolese Authorities confirmed that the death toll has risen to 254. The rapid spread of the disease across three eastern provinces has raised concerns among African health experts, who warn that [] The post Ebola Cases Top 1,000 in DR Congo appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.