Vaccines Today

14/04/2026

All the evidence points in the same direction: HPV vaccines are safely protecting against cervical cancer.

Researchers used data from 926,362 girls vaccinated between January 2006 and December 2023. The prospect of eliminating HPV is coming into focus. Find out more 👇

More reassuring news from long-term study following 926,362 girls and women for almost two decades.

10/04/2026

Find out more and book at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRFxHdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXWk5EOFRTVndtTnpMcmp0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkNSdYt2YGLhd2dL1Ikkd30rhXskgh_a7vqQ1mdVkaWHM5I3UetmXDOjjUR5_aem_uvTO3du9GEUL1wxMbUmH3g

You can now book your spring COVID-19 vaccine online or via the NHS App if you are aged 75 or over, have a weakened immune system or live in a care home for older adults.

Find out more and book at https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

09/04/2026

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 vaccines.

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

07/04/2026

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.

Read Rachael's story below ⬇👀

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

05/04/2026

You can help eliminate hepatitis B by vaccinating babies.
Viral hepatitis can cause liver damage and cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 254 million people are living with hepatitis B and 50 million with hepatitis C.

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WHO launches first handbook to help countries wipe out hepatitis B and C. Patients say local implementation is key.

03/04/2026

Did you know? People with diabetes and heart disease are at higher risk of catching viruses – and are hit hard if infected.

Viruses may also trigger diabetes and increase stroke risk. Read more 👇

People with diabetes and heart disease are at higher risk of catching viruses – and are hit hard if infected. Viruses may also trigger diabetes and increase stroke risk

26/03/2026

Measles is circulating in 25% of countries in the WHO’s 53-member European region. Our team asked Dr Dragan Jankovic what can be done to get the continent back on track.

Read the interview with Dr Jankovic, Team Lead, Disease Control and Elimination, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Programme, WHO Regional Office for Europe ⬇⬇⬇

Interview: as measles takes hold in six more European countries, a WHO/Euro expert calls for action to reverse an alarming trend

24/03/2026

Since the 1990s, scientists around the world have led the charge to develop new vaccines to help end tuberculosis, and this may soon bear fruit.

As the world marks , Shaun Palmer of IAVI examines progress to bring about new TB vaccines 100 years after BCG.

Read more in our article 👇

As the world marks World TB Day, Shaun Palmer of IAVI examines progress to bring about new TB vaccines 100 years after BCG

21/03/2026

Did you know that hepatitis B can be prevented through vaccination?

🌎 2.1 million cases of liver cancer will be prevented by 2030 and 15 million cases by 2050 if the global hepatitis elimination targets are met.

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World Hepatitis Alliance

People with hepatitis B are at higher risk of liver cancer – campaigners hope to eliminate the virus through immunisation. Millions of lives could be saved.

18/03/2026

Anyone in the UK with symptoms should call NHS 111 or in an emergency, dial 999 to seek medical attention.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

17/03/2026

Regular health checks could support ‘healthy longevity’, focusing on eating well, staying active and preventing illness.

Learn more in this article featuring our conversation with Prof Pierre Van Damme, from the UAntwerpen 👇👀

Regular health checks could support ‘healthy longevity’, focusing on eating well, staying active and preventing illness, says Prof Pierre Van Damme, University of Antwerp. Scandinavian countries are showing how it’s done – we can also look to Japan for inspiration.

12/03/2026

A broad range of healthcare professionals and student organisations is calling for a concerted effort to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Read more in the article below 👀⬇

The Coalition for Vaccination urges European governments and EU agencies to step up efforts to increase vaccination rates and tackle misinformation