The Lagos State Government will commence the administration of the free Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) to children aged 0 to 5 years from Saturday, November 8, 2025. The statewide exercise is part of ongoing efforts to safeguard…
The Taraba State Government says the it has recorded its highest-ever performance in the ongoing measles-rubella integrated vaccination campaign, surpassing all set targets across multiple immunization categories. The Director of…
The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of a statewide Polio Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign following the detection of an orphan variant of the poliovirus in the Makoko area of Lagos Mainland Local Government. As read…
Taraba State, for the first time in history has witnessed the highest record of measles rubella integrated vaccination beyond its targets. Dr. Tijo Kenneth Dingeh, the Director Immunization Disease Control, at the Taraba State Primary…
Adolescents who were vaccinated against COVID-19 were less likely to develop long COVID after their first SARS-CoV-2 infection than unvaccinated peers, finds a new study.
Adolescents who were vaccinated against COVID-19 were less likely to develop long COVID after their first SARS-CoV-2 infection than unvaccinated peers, finds a new study.
Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research being presented at the 2025 American College of…
Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy,…
Historic England has added 138 buildings to its Heritage at Risk Register for 2025, meaning they are under threat from 'decay, neglect or inappropriate development'.
A new study shows children and young people face long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 vaccination was only…
A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States—sending greater numbers of babies and toddlers to the hospital, recent data show.
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has introduced new pet ownership regulations, set to take effect from November 24, making licensing, vaccination, sterilisation, and microchipping mandatory for all pets in the city. Pet owners who…