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- 1Global health body pushes wider use of inactivated polio vaccines●Strengthening use of Inactivated Polio Vaccines (IPVs) in Routine Immunization and Outbreak Response
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is calling for expanded use of Inactivated Polio Vaccines in both routine childhood immunization programmes and outbreak response efforts. The push highlights IPV's role alongside oral polio vaccines in protecting communities and curbing transmission, as eradication campaigns continue in countries where wild and vaccine-derived polioviruses remain a threat.
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Health authorities are pushing vaccination on two fronts. NPR reports that an unusually early flu season means Americans should get their flu shot sooner rather than later. In Sweden, the HPV vaccine offer is being broadened, with free shots extended to everyone up to 26 years old, a move welcomed by public health advocates as an expansion of cancer prevention coverage.
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Trust in science is declining most sharply among communities that feel economically and socially left behind, according to reporting by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and SciDev.Net. The findings suggest that people excluded from the benefits of scientific progress are also the quickest to lose confidence in it, raising concerns for public health outreach and vaccination efforts worldwide.
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New findings from Sweden indicate that women who received the HPV vaccine had a lower risk of giving birth prematurely. The research, reported by Swedish public broadcaster TT, adds to the growing body of evidence on the vaccine's safety and broader health benefits. The topic is drawing attention as HPV vaccination programmes continue to expand across the region.
- 5FAO promotes backyard poultry farming in Afghanistan●Backyard poultry: Linking nutrition, livelihoods and animal health in Afghanistan
The Food and Agriculture Organization is highlighting backyard poultry programmes in Afghanistan that connect better nutrition, household incomes and animal health. Keeping small flocks gives rural families a source of eggs and protein while providing women and vulnerable households with a modest but reliable income, and FAO is pairing this with vaccination and basic veterinary support to keep the birds alive and productive.
- 6Health information sources linked to RSV vaccination uptake among older Japanese adults●Health information sources show links to RSV vaccination among older adults in Japan
New research from Japan indicates that the sources of health information older adults rely on are associated with whether they receive respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination. The findings, reported by Medical Xpress, suggest communication channels may play a role in vaccination decisions among older populations. Details of the study's methods and which information sources proved most influential were not provided in the available coverage.
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New reporting highlights estimates that roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, including viruses such as HPV and hepatitis B. Health experts say the figures underscore the value of vaccination and other preventive measures, noting many infection-related cancers could be avoided through wider vaccine coverage and screening programmes.
- 8USF leads new push to restore trust in children's vaccines●USF leads new effort to bring facts and trust back to children’s vaccinations
The University of South Florida is leading a new initiative aimed at rebuilding public confidence in childhood vaccinations through accurate information and community outreach. The effort comes amid declining vaccine confidence and rising hesitancy among parents. The university says the programme will focus on facts, transparency and trusted messengers to counter misinformation about routine childhood immunisations.