Vaccines

US measles cases hit 3,134 as leaders feud over the death count

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has said incorrectly that the measles vaccine contains fetal tissue.

Vulnerable groups encouraged to receive flu jabs amid rise in influenza cases in Singapore

Community pharmacists may also offer influenza vaccinations.

Leading US medical groups release new vaccine guidelines

Pharmacies and doctors’ offices in US are starting to offer annual vaccines to protect against Covid-19, influenza and RSV.

The problem with separate MMR vaccines

Unlike COVID-19 vaccines, two doses of the MMR vaccine provide long-lasting protection for the overwhelming majority of people.

Measles cases in Pennsylvania rise to 460 amid ongoing outbreak

The measles cases, spread across 31 counties, include 83 hospitalisations and none of the infections were in fully vaccinated people.

Even Cuba's stray cats are feeling the heat as crisis deepens

Volunteer Yadira Gomez feeds cats at the \"Aldameros\" rescue center for stray cats, as Cuba's deepening economic crisis and shortages strain animal welfare efforts, in Havana, Cuba, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez

Forum: Do more to raise awareness of recommended adult vaccinations

Pennsylvania reports first US measles deaths in 2026 as outbreak grows

The US’ worst measles outbreak in 35 years comes as vaccine hesitancy grows.

Why Moderna and Merck’s cancer vaccine is a breakthrough for mRNA

The success has bolstered hopes that mRNA-based shots could some day play a broad role in fighting one of the world’s leading causes of death.

Dengue surges in Malaysia but vaccine take-up lags behind

The low take-up for the dengue vaccine cannot be taken as an anti-vaccine sentiment, an expert said.

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