Summary This GSK-sponsored retrospective cohort study used US Merative MarketScan claims data (2015–2022) covering over 20.6 million adults to compare herpes zoster (HZ) incidence rates in immunocompetent adults aged...
ASIA & OCEANIA India — Pulse Polio Immunization Day announced for 28 June 2026. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has mobilized for a nationwide Pulse Polio (National Immunization Day) on 28 June...
Over roughly the last week (≈8–15 June 2026), the most concrete vaccine developments have been: (1) further consolidation of adult pneumococcal and RSV strategies in Australia, (2) new Canadian COVID-19 guidance for...
Exploring the systems behind global immunization Vaccines save lives. But vaccination outcomes are never determined by vaccines alone. They are shaped by systems. Why do some countries achieve high public trust while...
EMA backs first mRNA flu–COVID combination vaccine for older adults The EMA’s CHMP has issued a positive opinion for Moderna’s mRNA combination vaccine “mCombriax,” targeting both seasonal influenza and COVID‑19 in...
Overview The past week brought important signals on continental immunization strategies (Africa), local manufacturing (South Africa, India), next generation COVID-19 and mucosal vaccines (Europe, Asia–Pacific), and...
In 2025, the US government stopped recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children, prompting insurers to drop coverage and leaving families with vulnerable members at risk. This abrupt change replaced the...