Tag: Vaccine Safety
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Autoantibodies Tied to Rare Brain Inflammation After Live Vaccines
What the new findings show In recent years, rare neurological reactions have surfaced as a reminder that vaccines, while overwhelmingly safe, can interact with unique immune profiles in a small subset of people. A study published in PNAS points to autoantibodies — immune proteins that mistakenly attack the body’s own tissues — as a potential…
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Autoantibodies Linked Brain Inflammation After Live Vaccines: What We Know
Understanding the new findings A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) examines rare cases where brain inflammation occurred after administration of certain live-attenuated vaccines, notably yellow fever and Chikungunya vaccines. While vaccines are among the most effective tools to prevent serious infectious diseases, researchers are investigating exceptional cases…
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Mass Polio Vaccination Milestone: Over 26 Million Children Reached in Latest Campaign with nOPV2
Overview of the Integrated Polio Vaccination Campaign In a landmark effort to curb poliovirus transmission, the fourth-round national polio vaccination campaign successfully reached more than 26 million children across all regions. The campaign utilized the type two novel Oral Polio Vaccine (nOPV2), a key component in the global strategy to eradicate polio and prevent outbreaks.…
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O Strain FMD Vaccines Confirmed in Smuggled Shipment
New findings confirm O strain in smuggled FMD vaccines Laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of the O field strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a shipment of vaccines intercepted by authorities. Although the O strain has never been officially recorded in South Africa, the inactivated material detected within the smuggled vaccines represents a potential…
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Laboratory Analysis Isolates O Strain In Smuggled FMD Vaccines
Overview: O Strain Identified in Smuggled Vaccines Authorities in South Africa have confirmed that an inactivated O field strain of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected in a shipment of smuggled vaccines. This finding comes after laboratory analyses were conducted on samples intercepted during routine border controls and subsequent inspections. While the O strain has never…
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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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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 Push to Rework the US Childhood Vaccine Schedule
Overview: A controversial shift in the vaccine schedule Public health officials and pediatricians are sounding alarms as a proposed overhaul of the U.S. childhood immunization schedule gains attention. The plan, linked to advocacy around vaccine safety and parental choice, would alter the timing and number of vaccines given to children. While supporters argue that changes…
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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,…