Advice accepted on autumn 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme
The government has accepted advice from the JCVI on eligibility for the autumn 2026 Covid-19 vaccination programme Source link
Midwives remain the most trusted source of information on pregnancy vaccination
Midwives and other healthcare professionals have a vital role in improving uptake of pregnancy vaccination. This is according to a new survey from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in which pregnant women and women who recently gave birth rank them as their most trusted source of information. Over 60% of the women surveyed, who […]
Advice accepted on spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme
Advice has been accepted on eligibility from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) for the spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination programme. Source link
MHRA reaffirms safety of childhood vaccination
Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to protect against many serious infectious diseases Source link
Vaccination crucial as meningitis cases increase
Children and young adults, particularly university students, remain at risk from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, which whilst rare, can be devastating, life changing and sometimes deadly. Latest UKHSA data reveals 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) were confirmed in 2024-25. The latest data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveals: MenB […]
Introduction of a routine varicella (MMRV) vaccination programme
Introduction of a routine varicella vaccination programme for children at one year and at 18 months, with a catch-up for children aged up to 6 years Source link