The CDC reports that US kindergarten vaccination rates for MMR and DTaP dropped in the 2025–2026 school year, while nonmedical exemptions rose to 4 percent. Only 10 states meet the 95 percent coverage target, as federal officials continue to challenge vaccine recommendations.
Morning briefing covering an FBI probe into Chinese espionage via a fake Brisbane consultancy, Sally McManus's departure from the ACTU, Logie award winners, and global news updates.
Australian medical experts warn that the US executive order reducing recommended childhood vaccinations from 18 to 11, citing unproven autism links, may undermine public health gains in Australia, where 15 vaccinations are currently recommended.
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.
US President Donald Trump issued an executive order recommending children be immunised against 11 diseases, dropping six from current CDC guidelines. Doctors warned the order is based on pseudoscience and will harm children.
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.
UK scientists successfully trial a fridge-free tetanus-diphtheria vaccine on 60 volunteers, using trehalose sugar to stabilise the dry powder at room temperature for a year, potentially eliminating cold chain storage challenges.
東京大学国際高等研究所新世代感染症センターと東北大学大学院医学系研究科の研究チームは、ワクチンに関する誤情報とCOVID-19ワクチン接種意向の関係を調べた。2021年9～10月のオンライン調査「JACSIS」のデータを用いて、誤情報を信じる程度と接種意向の関連性を分析した。結果、誤情報を信じる人ほど接種を拒む傾向が見られたが、接種拒否の理由は複数あることが示された。
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.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr urged parents to vaccinate children for measles, despite his past vaccine criticism, as the US faces a record outbreak with over 2,370 cases this year. Medical experts link the surge to declining immunization rates, a trend many attribute to Kennedy's skepticism.
Western Australia misses flu vaccination targets despite extended free program, with only 28% of the population vaccinated, short of the 40% goal.
The US has escalated tensions with Iran, Donald Trump vowed to hit the country 'hard again tonight.' Australia is still reeling from a nationwide Telstra mobile network outage. In UK politics, Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in a byelection, while New South Wales won the State of Origin decider.
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.
An 80-year-old doctor, Tai Kong-shing, is on trial for allegedly issuing 3,713 fake medical certificates without proper diagnosis for personal gain. He is also accused of laundering HK$10.96 million. A merchant, Kriselle Young, is also on trial for dishonest computer access.
Five people have died from rabies in Bali this year, with nearly 30,000 animal bites reported between January and May. Mass vaccination is deemed urgent, especially in Jembrana regency, following recent attacks and fatalities.
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario, Canada, died from rabies after a bat landed on his face while he slept in a cottage. His parents didn't seek immediate medical attention as there were no visible lesions, leading to a fatal progression of symptoms and eventual death in hospital.
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.
A recent H1N1-related death in Karnataka highlights the ongoing threat of swine flu, with doctors emphasizing awareness, early treatment, and vaccination as key defenses, especially for vulnerable groups.
Over 150 recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas have fallen ill with influenza, weeks after the defense secretary ended mandatory flu vaccinations for the military. Air Force officials have now ordered vaccinations for recruits as a containment measure.
A study found HPV vaccination virtually eliminates cervical cancer deaths before age 30. However, falling vaccination rates in England could lead to hundreds of avoidable deaths annually, reversing progress towards elimination.
A new study from a US Department of Veterans Affairs health system found that updated COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against cardiovascular disease, particularly for individuals over 75 and those with pre-existing conditions. The vaccines reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 38%.
