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The United Nations has expressed serious concerns over the stagnation of childhood immunisation levels worldwide.  Recent data indicates that vaccination rates have stalled, raising alarms about potential outbreaks of preventable diseases.

The Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) has unveiled a significant update to its adult vaccination recommendations for 2024, marking a major stride towards fortifying public health in Indonesia and across Asia.

Discover how the Department of Health in the Philippines has reached a significant milestone by administering measles vaccinations to over 646,000 children nationwide.

In response to a concerning surge in measles cases, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), health authorities have launched an extensive house-to-house vaccination drive.

Measles cases in the country have surged dramatically by 299% from January to October this year, sounding alarms within the public health sector, as reported by the Department of Health (DOH). The latest data from the DOH’s Disease Surveillance Report shows concerning statistics. 1,829 cases were recorded during this period. This marks a significant increase compared to the same timeframe last year, which garnered 458 cases.

The measles outbreak in India causes the death of 12 children in West India, the city of Mumbai and its surrounding areas.

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) are the most common types of viral infection in children before a vaccine has been developed. Read more

Measles is an extremely infectious and highly contagious viral disease that affects all ages. Despite the availability of a vaccine,…