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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.
- 2Health 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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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.
- 4Measles outbreak in Bangladesh called a warning to other nations●World’s worst measles outbreak [in Bangladesh] a ‘warning’ to other nations [FULL ARTICLE IN POST] https:// aussie.zone/
Bangladesh is described as facing the world's worst measles outbreak, with health commentators calling it a warning to other countries. Reports highlight how lapses in vaccination coverage can allow a highly contagious disease to resurge, and health experts are urging nations elsewhere not to become complacent about routine childhood immunisation programmes.
- 5Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak amid vaccination gaps▼Bangladesh battles deadly measles outbreak as investigation highlights vaccination gaps
Health authorities in Bangladesh are fighting a deadly measles outbreak, and an investigation has pointed to serious gaps in the country's vaccination coverage. The reporting suggests children are missing routine immunisation doses, allowing the highly contagious virus to spread. The outbreak has drawn attention to weaknesses in public health delivery and calls to strengthen vaccination programmes.
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A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has highlighted weaknesses in the country's childhood immunisation coverage, with reports pointing to gaps in routine vaccination that left children vulnerable to the disease. The outbreak has raised concerns among health officials and observers about how well routine immunisation programmes are reaching communities, and what needs to be done to prevent further spread.
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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.
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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.
- 9FAO 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.
- 10USF 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.
- 11Employee gets Covid and flu shots at workplace●# Covid - und # Grippe -#Impfung 2026 erledigt. Danke, @ mpi_astro für die Vorsorge durch den Betriebsarzt!
A researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy reports having received both their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations for 2026, thanks to an on-site workplace vaccination programme run by the institute's occupational physician. The post highlights how employer-offered preventive care makes it easy for staff to stay up to date with seasonal immunisations.
- 12HHS Secretary Accused of Campaign Against Vaccines Across Agencies▼HHS Secretary’s Campaign Against Vaccines in Military Medicine, Other Departments
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reported to be waging a campaign against vaccine use, extending beyond civilian public health into military medicine and other government departments. The report, published by U.S. Medicine, suggests the push is reshaping immunisation policy across federal agencies, drawing attention to its implications for troops and public health programmes.
- 13Sabin Scholars Spend Summer Putting Public Health into Practice▼A Summer of Service: Sabin Scholars Put Public Health into Practice
Sabin Scholars with the University of Colorado Anschutz have completed a summer of service, taking public health training out of the classroom and into community practice. The programme highlights hands-on fieldwork in vaccine access and community health, reflecting the Sabin Vaccine Institute's broader push to prepare the next generation of public health leaders.
- 14Philippine education offices prepare for 2026 Bakuna Eskwela vaccination drive●DepEd regions and schools division offices gear up for 2026 Bakuna Eskwela https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pres senza
The Philippines' Department of Education says its regional offices and schools division offices are preparing for the 2026 Bakuna Eskwela, the school-based immunisation programme that delivers vaccines to schoolchildren nationwide. The announcement signals early planning for next year's campaign, which health and education authorities run together to boost childhood vaccination coverage through public schools.