Vaccines Today

13/01/2026

"The vaccines we’ve had for decades – against measles, whooping cough, rubella – have saved hundreds of millions of lives. They have probably saved 1️⃣ life every 6️⃣ minutes."

Read more about our interview with Prof. Mark Jit, Chair of the Department of Global and Environmental Health at New York University 👇👇

Calculating the cost of vaccination is complex, but advanced mathematical models can help. We asked Prof Mark Jit how mathematicians inform immunisation decisions.

08/01/2026

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective.
The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and

05/01/2026

The Pneumococcal Vaccination Atlas, published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC UK), puts the spotlight on vaccination policy differences across 42 European countries:
✅Pneumococcal vaccines protect against the most common bacterial pneumonia
⚠Two out of 42 countries, Bosnia and Estonia, do not offer the vaccine for infants

Read the article below to find out more 👇

Infant pneumococcal vaccination is almost universal in Europe. However, many countries are failing to protect older adults and at-risk groups

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Vaccines Today! Here’s to a healthier 2026, make wellness your resolution and start the year strong by staying informed and protected. ✨

30/12/2025

→Study: COVID-19 infection poses higher, longer heart risks to children than vaccination

The findings:
👉Children were far more likely to experience serious heart and inflammatory problems after catching COVID-19 than after being vaccinated
👉Blood clots increased after infection but not after vaccination
👉Health risks lasted much longer after infection
👉Vaccine-related risks were mostly limited to the first 4 weeks

Read more: 👇👇

A comprehensive analysis of English health records finds higher risk of rare heart complications in children and adolescents who caught COVID-19 compared to those who received an mRNA-based COVID vaccine.

23/12/2025

Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the EU/EEA: influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely, increases in RSV have levelled off in the last few weeks, while SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.

More info: https://erviss.org

🚨 Remember! 🚨
Preventive measures can help reduce transmission and protect those at high risk.

Weekly respiratory viruses update (19 December):

Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the EU/EEA: influenza activity is increasing rapidly and circulating widely, increases in RSV have levelled off in the last few weeks, while SARS-CoV-2 circulation continues to decrease.

More info: https://erviss.org

🚨 Remember! 🚨

Preventive measures can help reduce transmission and protect those at high risk. These include:
💪 vaccination
🙌 frequent handwashing
↔️ maintaining physical distance
👥 avoiding large gatherings
💨 proper ventilation
😷 wearing masks in healthcare settings

18/12/2025

Listen to experts!! Get informed and protect yourself and those who you love.

Vax Talk is the podcast for people who want to do something about outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and who understand that knowledge is power.

VaxTalk Episode 65: Dr. Offit's Take On Aluminum

A study seems to connect childhood vaccines to asthma. But it's flawed.

We invited our friend and hero, Dr. Paul Offit, to the show to discuss this study and the other studies from the past investigating vaccines and aluminum adjuvants. Don’t miss his take!

Listen here: https://www.voicesforvaccines.org/its-chelsea-clinton/

Vax Talk is the podcast for people who want to do something about outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases and who understand that knowledge is power. We will discuss the latest news about vaccines and the impact they have on our communities, our families, and our friendships.

12/12/2025

The path to cervical cancer elimination does not end with the HPV vaccine, it depends on knowing where protection is reaching and where it is not.
The lesson is universal: elimination requires both vaccines and information. Click below to find out more 👇

Guest article: HPV Global Action - VPH Action Globale

As the world seeks to defeat HPV cancers, immunisation data systems must be strengthened, write Amélie McFadyen, Teresa Norris, Marc Steben and Zeev Rosberger of HPV Global Action

08/12/2025

Real Parent Story ‼️
💔 Rachael Thomas, like many parents, knew nothing about RSV until her child became severely ill with the virus. Read the article to find out more 👇

Rachael’s son died of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Now she is raising awareness of the disease and informing parents on how to protect their infants

04/12/2025

Guest post by Katrina Bouzanis, Director of Policy and Advocacy of the The International Federation on Ageing: "Vaccines are key to closing the gap between healthier and longer lives."

Click below to read the full article ⬇

Vaccines are key to closing the gap between healthier and longer lives, writes Katrina Bouzanis of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA)

01/12/2025

The search for a HIV vaccine continues.
Several research and funding agencies continue to support the quest for a vaccine that could end the condition as a global public health concern. Find out more 👇

UNAIDS Brasil

In a field beset by false dawns, some researchers dare to believe a HIV vaccine could be on the horizon ‒ but any breakthrough is still many years away

27/11/2025

Did you know? 👀
As we age, our immune systems decline naturally. The process, known as ‘immunosenescence’, typically accelerates from the age of 50 onwards, making older people more susceptible to infectious diseases. It can even reduce their immune response to .

We explain it in details in the article below, click and read now 👇

Vaccine responses in older people are shorter and weaker. This makes immunisation even more important, say experts