A Phillip Island penguin has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first detection in the island's little penguin colony. The case is one of three new Victorian detections announced ahead of scheduled vaccinations starting Monday.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing childhood vaccine recommendations from 18 to 11, creating three categories and splitting the MMR vaccine, drawing criticism from health experts.
Researchers have developed an AI-powered, buttock-tracking robot designed to deliver needle-free vaccines to pigs, boasting a 93.3 per cent success rate to reduce labor intensity in large-scale farming.
A new study of over 2.5 million U.S. children finds no link between the MMR vaccine and autism, reinforcing existing safety data amid dropping vaccination rates and political debate involving health officials.
Australia's latest health report shows cancer survival rates have significantly improved over 30 years. However, experts are concerned by falling childhood vaccination rates, leading to increased cases of measles, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
Newly released emails show Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. requested the CDC cancel government flu shot ads less than 24 hours after being sworn in, despite assuring lawmakers he believed in vaccines. This occurred as a deadly flu virus raged, sparking controversy and leading to top CDC official resignations.
New evidence, including emails from a colleague, suggests Robert F Kennedy Jr's 2019 Samoa trip was a "mission" to study medical records after a vaccination discontinuity, contradicting his Senate testimony. The visit preceded a deadly measles outbreak.
The Pentagon has reinstated the flu vaccination requirement for all military recruits following a significant outbreak at the U.S. Air Force's boot camp at Lackland Air Force Base, which sickened nearly 300 people. The decision, confirmed by a Pentagon official, was reportedly unrelated to the outbreak.
The Vicenza preliminary hearing on fake Covid vaccinations for Green Pass has been postponed to January 18 and February 1. 25 people are under investigation for forgery, corruption, and embezzlement. Among those investigated are former tennis player Camila Giorgi and singer Madame.
Over 60,000 suspected measles cases and nearly 600 deaths reported in Bangladesh since mid-March, with malnourished children and underserved communities most affected. Gaps in vaccination coverage raise concerns of further spread.
Michigan health officials are urging early measles vaccinations for babies due to rising cases, while a shift to hybrid waiver systems for school exemptions sparks controversy and concerns about declining immunization rates.
Michigan health officials are urging parents to vaccinate babies against measles early due to rising cases and record-high opt-outs for school-age children. Efforts to mandate vaccine education for waivers have shifted to a hybrid online/in-person model due to hostility, leading to ongoing debates about vaccine choice.
Following a rabies case in Vittorio Veneto, Mayor Mirella Balliana has mandated vaccinations for all dogs and cats over 3 months old. Pet owners must vaccinate within 15 days, and vaccinated dogs must be leashed in public for 21 days. Rabies is fatal if untreated and can transmit to humans via saliva.
Health authorities will provide free measles vaccinations to Hong Kong airport workers from Friday, following the detection of three cases among aircraft maintenance staff. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) warned on Thursday of the “relatively high” risk of measles transmission at the aviation hub, citing the high volume of travellers passing through there and the sizeable proportion of non-local-born workers who might not have received measles jabs in childhood. “In order to prevent...
