The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487 deaths across five eastern provinces, is the fastest-growing in the virus's history. Conflict and insecurity hinder response efforts, while clinical vaccine trials are underway.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2018-2020 epidemic's case count, with 3,532 confirmed cases and 1,556 deaths across five provinces. It is now the world's second-largest and fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic, complicated by ongoing conflict in the eastern regions.
The CDC has updated its guidance on autism and vaccines, shifting from assurances of no link to acknowledging scientific research has not definitively ruled out a connection, citing the need for comprehensive assessment amid political pressures and nomination considerations.
Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
Measles cases in the US have climbed to 2,295 this year, the highest annual total since 1991, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals. Outbreaks occurred in South Carolina, Utah, and West Texas, while public officials like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump recommend the MMR vaccine amid rising hesitancy.
The World Health Organization published new data showing the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, involving a new Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 deaths in Congo and Uganda. Lack of vaccines, medicine, and funding, alongside attacks on health workers, are compounding the crisis.
WHO data reveals the current Ebola outbreak in Congo, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, is spreading at the fastest rate ever recorded, with over 1,000 confirmed deaths in Congo and Uganda amid vaccine shortages, funding issues, and attacks on health workers.
India's Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Takeda's QDENGA, the country's first dengue vaccine, for individuals aged 4 to 60. The two-dose vaccine protects against all four dengue virus serotypes and can be administered regardless of previous infection, with launch expected in H1 2027.
Helen and Lee Draper, whose daughter Meg died from meningitis B (MenB) at 18, welcome new official advice recommending the MenB vaccine for 15-year-olds. They believe the change, driven by their campaign, will save lives, while UK and Welsh governments consider implementation amid cost and feasibility concerns.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts faces renewed scrutiny over claims like a global elite controlling green energy and Covid-19 vaccines being bioweapons, as his party's poll surge falters and leader Pauline Hanson faces pressure over UK meetings.
Two Trump administration nominees for high-profile health roles, Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for ASPR assistant secretary, failed to gain support during Senate health committee hearings. Schwartz was criticized for evasiveness and lack of awareness, while Kaufman faced anger for past anti-vaccine rhetoric and contradictory stances on mRNA research, leading to their effective rejection.
Human trials for a new Ebola vaccine, developed by Oxford University using technology similar to the COVID-19 vaccine, have been approved by UK regulators. The vaccine targets the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, responsible for an ongoing epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Năm 1881, Louis Pasteur đã thực hiện thử nghiệm công khai vaccine phòng bệnh than tại trang trại Pouilly-le-Fort, Pháp, trước sự chứng kiến của nhiều bên. Thử nghiệm này đã chứng minh hiệu quả của vaccine, dù sau này phát hiện vaccine được sử dụng là loại bất hoạt bằng hóa chất, không phải giảm độc lực như công chúng tin.
High street pharmacies in England are now providing a free Meningitis B vaccine to young people aged 17-25, including university and college students. This initiative follows a significant outbreak in Kent earlier this year, aiming to protect those most at risk.
Bác sĩ khuyên ăn nhẹ trước khi tiêm vaccine HPV vì nhịn đói dễ hạ đường huyết, gây mệt mỏi, chóng mặt, choáng váng, ngất xỉu, đặc biệt với người sợ kim tiêm.
Advisors to anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted to remove federal recommendations for the MMRV vaccine without new data. A new study shows this decision disproportionately affects vulnerable US toddlers, particularly minority and low-income children, who were more likely to use MMRV.
Nhà máy Vaccine và Sinh phẩm VNVC tại Tây Ninh, vốn đầu tư hơn 2.500 tỷ đồng, dự kiến vận hành cuối năm 2027 và sản xuất vaccine đầu tiên năm 2028. Hợp tác với Sanofi, nhà máy có công suất 100 triệu liều/năm, tập trung vào vaccine thế hệ mới.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins in May 2025. Shaw had previously gained attention in the anti-vaccine movement, claiming routine childhood vaccines caused their deaths.
Andrea Shaw, 23, has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly suffocating her 18-month-old twins. Shaw had previously gained attention in anti-vaccine circles, claiming routine childhood vaccinations caused their deaths.
Bangladesh faces a devastating measles outbreak, with nearly 750 deaths reported since March, primarily among children. Progress in eliminating the disease has reversed due to alleged vaccine order delays, compounded by COVID-19 impacts and reduced vaccination campaigns. The overwhelmed health system struggles to cope with over 120,000 suspected cases.
Vaccine HPV 9 chủng mới bổ sung 5 type HPV nguy cơ cao (31, 33, 45, 52, 58), ngoài các type đã có, giúp phòng ngừa hiệu quả hơn ung thư cổ tử cung và các ung thư liên quan đến HPV.
A new trial in Australia suggests the Meningitis B vaccine (4CMenB) does not prevent gonorrhoea infections, despite its use in at-risk men in the UK. The GoGoVax trial found no significant difference in infection rates between vaccinated and placebo groups.
Andrea Shaw, an Idaho mother prominent in the anti-vaccine movement, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the May 2025 deaths of her 18-month-old twins, Dallas and Tyson, whom she had claimed died from routine immunizations.
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.
