UKHSA Launches Campaign Urging Parents to Catch Up on Missed Vaccinations
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is launching a new multi-media marketing campaign across England to remind parents and carers of the risk of their children missing out on protection against serious diseases. The campaign aims to catch up on missed vaccinations and raise awareness about the rising risk of illnesses like measles and whooping cough. With measles cases on the rise in England, the campaign emphasizes the urgent need to reverse the decline in childhood vaccination uptake to protect communities.
860 Students in Windsor-Essex County Face School Suspension Due to Incomplete Immunization Records
Windsor-Essex County Health Unit takes action against 860 students for incomplete immunization records, enforcing school suspension. 98% of students are compliant, while 2% face exclusion until records are updated. Health unit offers support and services for affected families.
Oregon Urges Parents to Submit Children’s Vaccination Records
Oregon state officials urge parents to submit vaccination records for their children ahead of ‘School Exclusion Day.’ Failure to do so will result in children being sent home. The reminder comes amidst a rise in parents seeking vaccine exemptions and skepticism around COVID-19 vaccines.
Conditional Approval Granted to Takeda’s Qdenga Dengue Vaccine
The Drug Control Authority has granted conditional approval to Takeda’s Qdenga dengue vaccine, recommended by the World Health Organization to combat the alarming spike in dengue cases. With a reported 86.3% increase in cases and 100 deaths in 2023, the approval of the vaccine is a crucial development in addressing the public health menace of dengue fever.
Health Leaders Gather at WHO to Reaffirm Commitment to Eradicating Polio
Health leaders and Ministers of Health at the WHO Executive Board (EB) have gathered at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, to reaffirm their commitment to eradicating polio and building resilient health systems. The focus is on…
Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination
Walmart Launches First ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 with Emphasis on HPV Vaccination By: Nimrah Khatoon Published: January 18, 2024 at 4:56 pm EST Walmart, the multinational retail corporation, spearheaded the first ‘Wellness Day’ of 2024 in the Hattiesburg area, signaling…
Benin Receives First Doses of Malaria Vaccine, Signaling Progress in Combatting Disease
Benin Republic has recently received its first doses of a vaccine for malaria, a significant step in combating the leading cause of infant mortality in the country. Health Minister Benjamin Hounkpatin announced the arrival of 215,900 doses of the RTS,S…