Vaccinazione

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

15 febbraio 2026 Riportato dall'IA Immagine generata dall'IA Verificato

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 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

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Bambino muore a Tlaxcala per complicazioni del morbillo

Un bambino è morto a Tlaxcala per complicazioni del morbillo, aggravate da un calendario vaccinale incompleto e cure mediche ritardate. La segreteria alla salute dello stato ha riportato il caso e invitato a intensificare le vaccinazioni con il vaccino trivalente per prevenire le infezioni. Le autorità sottolineano le misure preventive in presenza di rischi di trasmissione.

Flu vaccination rates lag in Hong Kong as winter peak nears

23 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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 denuncia i genitori che non vaccinano i figli

In mezzo al calo delle vaccinazioni, la provincia di Mendoza ha sporto le prime 15 denunce giudiziarie contro famiglie che non rispettano il calendario vaccinale obbligatorio. Questa azione contrasta il ritorno di malattie prima eradicate come morbillo, rosolia, parotite e pertosse. Le pene comprendono multe fino a 336.000 pesos, fino a cinque giorni di arresto e servizi comunitari.

HHS probes Midwestern school over alleged child vaccination without parental consent

04 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA Verificato

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.

03 marzo 2026 01:56