Vaccination

Healthy mother and toddler playing, with doctor showing graph of no link between maternal COVID-19 vaccine and autism risk in SMFM study.

Study presented at SMFM 2026 meeting reports no association between maternal mRNA COVID-19 vaccination and autism-screening measures in toddlers

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A prospective observational study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting reported no meaningful differences in autism-related screening results or other neurodevelopmental measures among toddlers whose mothers received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy or within 30 days before conception, compared with toddlers whose mothers did not receive an mRNA vaccine in that time window.

Severe COVID or flu may raise lung cancer risk years later

New research indicates that severe cases of COVID-19 or influenza can alter lung immune cells, potentially increasing cancer risk months or years afterward. The study, conducted by scientists at the University of Virginia, highlights the role of chronic inflammation in this process and emphasizes vaccination as a preventive measure. Findings suggest closer monitoring for affected patients to enable early detection.

Ministry of health announces global rotavirus vaccine supply disruption

06 मार्च 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a temporary global supply disruption for the Rotavac rotavirus vaccine. The shortage stems from production delays at Bharat Biotech and is expected to affect child immunizations in Kenya through 2027. The ministry is collaborating with partners to address the issue.

America

Panama urges measles vaccination for 2026 World Cup travelers

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CDMX confirms first measles death in 14-month-old baby

Baby dies in Tlaxcala from measles complications

A baby died in Tlaxcala from measles complications, worsened by an incomplete vaccination schedule and delayed medical care. The state health secretariat reported the case and urged boosting vaccinations with the triple viral shot to prevent infections. Authorities stress preventive measures amid transmission risks.

Flu vaccination rates lag in Hong Kong as winter peak nears

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Hong Kong is approaching the winter flu season, but vaccination rates among most age groups remain below the 70 per cent threshold needed for herd immunity, a leading government medical adviser has warned. David Hui Shu-cheong on Saturday reminded the public to get vaccinated ahead of Lunar New Year, when social gatherings are frequent.

Mendoza sues parents who do not vaccinate their children

Amid declining vaccination rates, Mendoza province filed the first 15 judicial complaints against families failing to follow the mandatory vaccination schedule. This action addresses the resurgence of previously eradicated diseases such as measles, rubella, mumps, and whooping cough. Penalties include fines up to 336,000 pesos, up to five days of arrest, and community service.

HHS probes Midwestern school over alleged child vaccination without parental consent

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has opened an investigation into a Midwestern school accused of administering a federally funded vaccine to a child despite a legally recognized state religious exemption, according to federal officials. At the same time, the agency issued guidance reinforcing parents’ rights to access their children’s health information under federal law.

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