Vaccination
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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