Tag: Immunisation
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Nasal Flu Spray for Kids Aims to Boost Australian Vaccination Rates Ahead of 2026
Rollout overview: Intranasal FluMist for young children A new influenza vaccine delivered as a nasal spray will be rolled out for children aged two to five in Australia ahead of the 2026 flu season. The intranasal formulation is needle-free and is touted by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners as “as easy as it…
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Nasal flu spray rolled out for under-fives ahead of 2026 season in Australia
The rollout: needle-free nasal spray for under-fives A new intranasal influenza vaccine will be offered to children aged two to five ahead of the 2026 flu season in Australia. Marketed as a needle-free option, the spray is designed to be easier for families and clinicians to administer, with the goal of increasing vaccination uptake and…
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Nasal Flu Spray Rollout in Australia Aims to Boost Vaccination
What is the new nasal flu spray vaccine? A new influenza vaccine administered as a nasal spray will be rolled out for young children in Australia ahead of the 2026 flu season. The intranasal vaccine is needle-free, offering a convenient alternative to injections for children aged two to five. In announcing the rollout on September…
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Free Chickenpox Vaccine Now Available for Children
Introduction to the Free Chickenpox Vaccine The Health Service Executive (HSE) of Ireland has made a significant announcement: the chickenpox vaccine will now be offered free of charge to all children born on or after 1 October of the previous year. This initiative aims to protect young children and improve public health by incorporating the…
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Vaccination Saves Lives: Insights from Lahore’s Health Workshop
In a pivotal gathering of health professionals in Lahore, experts unanimously emphasized one resonating truth: “Vaccines don’t save lives. Vaccination does.” This significant conclusion emerged during a week-long workshop aimed at addressing the dire state of immunisation in Pakistan, where over one million children remain unvaccinated against common childhood diseases. The urgency of improving vaccination…