Do We Really Need This Vaccine Every 10 Years? New Research Says Maybe Not

Do we really need this vaccine every 10 years? New research says maybe not

For generations, adults in the U.S. have been told to roll up their sleeves for a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years. But new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests this long-standing advice may be outdated — and unnecessarily costly.

Global childhood vaccination improves in 2024, but progress threatened by conflict and misinformation

In 2024, 89% of infants globally, about 115 million, received at least one dose of the DTP vaccine, and roughly 109 million completed all three doses of the staple shot that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, also known as whooping cough, according to the new national immunization coverage data released on Tuesday by the WHO and UNICEF

Global Immunization Progress in 2024 Shows Gains, But Millions Still Unprotected

In 2024, 89% of infants worldwide—approximately 115 million—received at least one dose of a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine.

The Perfect Enemy | CDC respiratory virus official resigns as former ACIP members warn of immunization progress rollback

Former ACIP members pushed back on claims of public mistrust and warned dismantling has critically weakened US vaccination programs. Source

Global Immunization Rebounds but Equity Gaps Persist in Lower-Income Nations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-immunization-rebounds-but-equity-gaps-persist-in-lower-income-nations/Gavi-supported lower-income countries vaccinated over 72 million children in 2024 a record high with average coverage rising eight percentage points across key vaccines. Data confirms DTP3 coverage reached 82%, nearing pre-pandemic levels despite population growth adding …