Poliomyelitis
A recent surge in poliovirus cases in Pakistan, including four confirmed cases of wild poliovirus type-1 in children from Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, highlights the country's ongoing struggles to eradicate the disease. With 37 cases reported nationwide this year, the situation demands a comprehensive and urgent approach to immunization
Influenza
The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative (SBPHC) is gearing up for the upcoming respiratory illness season, offering pre-registration assistance for clinic appointments and increasing awareness about its homebound vaccine program. SBPHC has scheduled a series of clinics throughout Southern Berkshire County, starting with a no-cost clinic at the New Marlborough
Vaccination
As you and your wife welcome your niece and nephew into your home, it's essential to prioritize their health and well-being. In addition to regular check-ups with their pediatrician, there are several other critical health-related tasks to consider. These include maintaining good oral health, scheduling annual eye exams,
Diseases
Ash Lawrence and Camden Smith's seven-year wait will finally come to an end on January 1, as the Northern Territory becomes the third jurisdiction to add meningococcal B vaccinations to its schedule. This move follows the couple's awareness campaign, 'Share a Cino with Skylar'
Vaccination
As mpox vaccination efforts are underway to combat a rapidly spreading outbreak in Africa, researchers have found that antibodies provided by the vaccine disappear within six to 12 months, highlighting the need for boosters to maintain strong protection. The mpox virus, previously known as monkeypox, is a fast-spreading virus transmitted
Diseases
Pakistan's Health Department has initiated a massive vaccination drive aimed at immunizing children under the age of five against 12 life-threatening diseases. The campaign, which began on October 7, aims to target children who have not yet received any vaccinations or have incomplete vaccination schedules. The drive will
Vaccination
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has reported significant progress in its vaccination programs, with over 1.1 billion children protected with routine childhood vaccines since its inception in 2000. The alliance's efforts have led to a 10% reduction in under-five mortality and the prevention of 7-8 million future deaths.
Vaccination
Polio cases in Pakistan have continued to rise, with 22 reported cases so far this year from all over the country. A recent case in Pishin district, Balochistan, highlights the urgent need for increased vaccination efforts. The World Health Organization has made significant strides in global polio eradication, but Pakistan
Vaccination
The proportion of children vaccinated against deadly diseases like polio and measles continues to decline, with new data showing that in some areas of the West Midlands, nearly a quarter of youngsters have not received the jab. In contrast, Cumbria has the highest uptake, with almost 95% of children protected.
Disease transmission
The proportion of children in the UK receiving vaccines against polio and measles continues to decline, with worrying implications for public health. In the West Midlands, a quarter of young children have not received the necessary jabs, while in Cumbria, the best-performing area, almost 95% of children are protected. The
Vaccination
The proportion of young children in England who have been vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and other diseases has dropped to its lowest level in over a decade, NHS figures reveal. Between 2023-24 and the previous year, the percentage of five-year-olds who had received one dose of the
Poliomyelitis
Islamabad's Deputy Commissioner (DC), Irfan Nawaz Memon, chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the ongoing anti-polio vaccination campaign, which is now in its third day in the city. The meeting was attended by officials from the Health Department, District Health Officer (DHO), Additional Deputy Commissioners
