Vaccines Today

30/10/2025

Today’s vaccines are delivered mainly by injection and they protect against disease – but could tomorrow’s vaccines also prevent transmission by entering the body through the nose?

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Today’s vaccines are delivered mainly by injection and they protect against disease – but could tomorrow’s vaccines also prevent transmission by entering the body through the nose?

28/10/2025

Did you know that by vaccinating at least 95% of children with two doses of measles vaccine, outbreaks can be prevented?

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Some communities have lower vaccine uptake than others. To address this, researchers are engaging with people about barriers to immunisation

24/10/2025

Did you know? It has been 20+ years since Europe was certified polio-free.
Cases of the debilitating (and sometimes fatal) disease have fallen by 99% since the 1980s, thanks to concerted efforts by international agencies, philanthropic organisations, national health authorities and the public to achieve high vaccination rates. Read more 👇👇

It has been 20 years since Europe was certified polio-free. But until the disease is eradicated globally, high levels of vaccination are vital

21/10/2025

Did you know?
Vaccination reduces mortality and disability rates, which improves quality of life.

21/10/2025

Studies show that increasing vaccination rates among people aged 65 years and older may contribute to lower risk of a wide range of conditions.

16/10/2025

Misinformation about vaccines has real-world consequences. It can shape people’s decision about whether to protect themselves or their loved ones from vaccine-preventable diseases. And when vaccination rates fall, diseases return.

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Health professionals sometimes struggle to respond to anti-vaccine arguments, but the JITSUVAX project addresses misinformation with empathy – getting to the root of people’s attitudes to immunisation

14/10/2025

Diseases like influenza, pneumococcal disease, and shingles can quickly escalate in older adults, leading to frailty, ICU admission, or even death. Preventing these infections may also help reduce hospitalisations, disability, and premature death related to chronic disease. Read more in this guest post👇

Immunisation protects against infectious diseases that may accelerate decline, write Lucie Marisa Bucci, Jane Barratt, Shelley Deeks and Craig Thompson

10/10/2025

Measles vaccination is below the 95% target needed to control the infection 👇

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What do measles, pertussis and diphtheria have in common?

05/10/2025

There are multiple vaccines that help protect against meningitis. Different vaccines are required to protect against the different types of bacteria and viruses that can cause the illness.

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Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO)

Meningitis can be deadly, but it can often be prevented. As the WHO aims to defeat meningitis by 2030 – vaccines are part of the solution.

29/09/2025

In the European region, measles rates have not been this high in 25 years. 👀
Children need two doses to protect against measles. Amid ongoing outbreaks, experts are debating the best time to offer protection. Read the article to find out more 👇

Children need two doses to protect against measles. Amid ongoing outbreaks, experts are debating the best time to offer protection