Vaccines Today

28/01/2026

Did you know? One shot of the vaccine prevents most cervical cancers.

26/01/2026

.WHO Regional Office for Europe experts have expressed concern at the return of measles to countries which had previously eliminated the disease.

‼️ Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Spain, Uzbekistan and the United Kingdom have officially lost their measles-free status.

‼️ In another 13 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Romania, the disease is considered to be ‘endemic’.

Find out more 👇👇

The virus is endemic in 25% of countries in the European region

24/01/2026

Experts gathered in Rwanda to discuss how to cope with a hypothetical disease outbreak – when Marburg virus was detected in Kigali.

The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations - CEPI, and international partners including the Sabin Vaccine Institute, were faced with a real-world test of their crisis response plans. This is the remarkable story of what happened next. 👇

Experts gathered in Rwanda to discuss how to cope with a hypothetical disease outbreak – when Marburg virus was detected in Kigali. CEPI, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and international partners including the Sabin Vaccine Institute, were faced with a real-world test of thei...

19/01/2026

HPV is very common, and some types of the virus can lead to cancer, including cervical cancer. There is however a safe and effective way to protect against the infection - vaccination.

For reliable, evidence-based information, visit the European Vaccination Information Portal and find out the information in YOUR language ➡️ https://vaccination-info.europa.eu/.../human...

15/01/2026

Did you know? More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus .

Get informed.
Get screened.
Get vaccinated.

January is cervical cancer awareness month!
FACT: More than 95% of cervical cancer cases are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
WHO recommends that girls aged 9–14 years receive the HPV vaccine, which is highly effective in preventing cervical .

Get informed.
Get screened.
Get vaccinated.

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

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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.