October 24 marks World Polio Day. The vaccination against poliomyelitis is considered one of the greatest achievements in preventive medicine. It has prevented millions of cases of paralysis and saved hundreds of thousands of lives. It has…
Greater Manchester Integrated Vaccination and Immunisation Service has a dedicated School Aged Immunisation Team made up of highly skilled staff who are experienced in offering vaccinations to all high school... Read more »
PARENTS and carers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to get children protected against flu this October half term, with a series of catch-up vaccination…
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The Big Cities Health Coalition is the latest group to take a strong public stand in support of vaccination as a direct response to concerns that the federal government is limiting access and raising…
Christian clerics across Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, on Sunday opened their church premises to health officials conducting a mass vaccination exercise against measles-rubella, polio, and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The campaign…
At least two million children aged nine months to 14 years are expected to benefit from the Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign flagged off by the first lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, as part of efforts to…
The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni, has launched a crucial health initiative aimed at protecting children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases, Measles-Rubella, Polio, Human…
Medical organisations and politicians in Hong Kong, Macau and other parts of Asia have issued a joint appeal to take preventive steps against the spread of influenza across the continent, with a local expert calling on residents to get…
Public health experts have called on governments at all levels to prioritise environmental cleanliness and public hygiene over excessive dependence on vaccination in promoting healthy living. The appeal was made during the 10th National…
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Afghanistan has launched the polio vaccination drive for the country's eastern provinces, as reported by Khaama News on Saturday.
(MedPage Today) -- ATLANTA -- Having shingles boosted the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) such as vascular dementia, heart attack, stroke, and death by roughly a quarter -- but people who received the recombinant…
With support from UNICEF, the World Health Organisation (WHO), and other development partners, the Kaduna State Government has kicked off an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign aimed at reaching 4.2 million children across…
The Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board has commenced an integrated measles and rubella vaccination campaign today (Saturday), aimed at immunising more than 4.2 million children across the 23 local government areas of the state. The…