Vaccines

Plaintiff for US anti-vaccine group’s suit is charged with murder of her twins

A lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organisation founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths.

Defences against Disease X weakened by one missing ingredient: Trust

Trust is critical if the world is to get its act together before the arrival of the dreaded Disease X.

US provides Ebola treatment for outbreak in Congo, bringing trials closer

A health worker in personal protective equipment (PPE) stands near displaced people waiting for the burial of suspected Ebola victims at the Kigonze displaced persons camp, in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

Scores of troops fall ill at US Air Force base after Hegseth makes flu vaccine optional

Since Hegseth’s vaccine policy took effect on April 21, only about 40 per cent of Air Force trainees have opted to take the vaccine.

Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine backed by FDA advisers

The nine panel members voted unanimously in favour of use of Moderna’s shot mFlusiva in adults aged 50 to 64.

Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to almost zero in England: Study

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Certain strains can lead to cervical, vulvar, vaginal and other cancers later in life.

Britain offers meningitis shot to 1 million students after outbreak

Earlier in 2026, an outbreak linked to a nightclub took over Kent.

Commission's appeal against COVID vaccine contract disclosures should be dismissed, court adviser says

FILE PHOTO: The word \"COVID-19\" is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Brazil's health minister said the effects had not been observed during tests on over 16,000 volunteers.

US to re-engage with Gavi vaccine alliance amid Ebola outbreak, Rubio says

Gavi's budget took a hit last June, when US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr said that the US would no longer provide any funding.

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