Tag: Immunization
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Merck Statement on U.S. Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Immunization Safety Rahway, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 — Merck today reaffirmed its dedication to the safety and well-being of children as discussions continue around the U.S. child and adolescent immunization schedule. The company emphasized that protecting the health of every child is a shared responsibility among health care providers, parents, and…
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Merck Statement on the U.S. Child & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Merck Reaffirms Commitment to Safe, Effective Vaccination for Children Rahway, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 — Merck today reaffirms its commitment to protecting the health and safety of children and adolescents by supporting the U.S. Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. In partnership with health care providers and families, Merck emphasizes that vaccines play a vital role…
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Maryland Bill Targets State Over Vaccine Schedule Amid CDC Changes
What the bill proposes A Maryland bill currently under consideration would allow the state to establish its own vaccination schedule for children, potentially diverging from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The proposal emerges as lawmakers react to recent CDC revisions that reshuffled routine immunizations. Supporters argue that a Maryland-specific schedule…
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Maryland Bill Could Bypass the Federal Vaccine Schedule
Overview: What the Maryland bill proposes A new bill in Maryland proposes that the state government could bypass the federal vaccine schedule when determining immunization requirements for children. The proposal arrives after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently upended the closely watched list of routine shots, prompting questions about how states should…
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Colorado Keeps Its Vaccine Schedule: Six Immunizations for Kids Despite Federal Guideline Shifts
Colorado sticks to its six-shot pediatric schedule As federal guidance on childhood vaccines undergoes rapid shifts, Colorado has reaffirmed its commitment to a six-immunization schedule for children. The state health department says maintaining a consistent, evidence-based vaccination plan is essential for protecting kids, families, and communities from preventable diseases. Colorado’s stance comes amid federal policy…
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RFK Jr. and the Backlash as the U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule Is Reworked
Overview: A Controversial Overhaul to a Decades-Old Schedule In a move announced on January 5, 2026, federal health officials unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the decades-long U.S. childhood vaccination schedule. The administration argues the changes streamline recommendations, reflect new scientific evidence, and aim to reduce routine visits while maintaining protection against preventable diseases. Critics, however,…
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Sindh Expands Immunization: HPV Vaccine Now Free to Protect Against Cervical Cancer
Overview: HPV Vaccine Added to Sindh’s Immunization Plan The Sindh government has formally expanded its Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) to include the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This move aims to provide free vaccination to eligible young girls, offering a proactive shield against cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women.…
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Sindh Rolls Out Free HPV Vaccine in Immunization Program to Shield Girls from Cervical Cancer
New Shield Against Cervical Cancer: Free HPV Vaccine Now Available in Sindh In a significant public health move, the Sindh government has officially integrated the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This decision aims to protect young girls from cervical cancer, one of the most preventable forms of cancer with…
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Sindh Expands Immunization: HPV Vaccine Now Free to Protect Girls from Cervical Cancer
Protecting Future Generations: HPV Vaccine Goes Free Under Sindh’s EPI The Sindh government has announced a landmark step in the fight against cervical cancer by officially adding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This policy shift means state-backed, free inoculation for eligible girls, a move aimed at reducing the…
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Stunting Prevention for Sumatra Flood Victims: Building Healthier Futures
Stunting Prevention for Sumatra Flood Victims: Why It Matters The floods that swept across parts of Sumatra displace families, disrupt livelihoods, and threaten the health and development of young children. In disaster contexts, stunting risk rises when children face prolonged malnutrition, repeated illness, and poor sanitation. Addressing stunting is not a quick fix; it is…