Tony Cholerton's remote-controlled vaccination machine, first used on a shy tiger at London Zoo, could offer a humane, automated solution for vaccinating badgers against bovine TB, potentially replacing controversial culls.
Conflicting US health messaging on flu jabs risks lowering vaccination rates during a severe H3N2 season. Experts warn children are dying from a preventable illness.
Queen guitarist Sir Brian May confirms the band will never perform at Glastonbury due to his political dispute with founder Michael Eavis over badger culling. Read the full story.
A new true-crime podcast investigates claims that British Army Major Robbie Mills led a secret double life as a spy, and the mysterious man who infiltrated his family after his death. Listen to the shocking revelations.
A highly transmissible flu strain, Super-K, has infected thousands in Australia. Health authorities confirm the vaccine remains effective against severe illness. Learn the key facts and vaccination advice.
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
Health experts warn of four major disease threats in 2026, including a resurgent Victorian-era illness and a new Mpox strain, amid falling vaccination rates. Learn the risks and how to stay protected.
Discover the real reason we get more colds in winter. It's not the chilly air, but our behaviour. Learn how to protect yourself effectively.
Health authorities issue a measles alert after confirmed infections in multiple Australian states. Travellers urged to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms.
Canadian officials warn US health bodies can't be trusted for accurate vaccine info, citing Robert F Kennedy Jr's controversial moves. This comes as measles cases surge and childhood immunisation rates fall in Canada.
Robyn Thomson, a nurse from Barnsley, is vaccinating thousands of dogs abroad after her mother, Yvonne Ford, died from rabies contracted in Morocco. Her story of turning grief into global action.
The NHS begins its first-ever chickenpox vaccination programme, offering the MMRV jab to young children to prevent serious illness and reduce school absences.
The NHS begins a historic childhood immunisation programme, offering a combined MMRV vaccine to protect against chickenpox, measles, mumps, and rubella from 12 months. Learn about the benefits and evidence behind this major public health step.
A new £2m government scheme will see health visitors vaccinate children at home in England to boost falling immunisation rates. The pilot aims to reach families facing barriers to healthcare access.
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
NHS figures reveal a record surge in 'super flu' H3N2 hospitalisations, up 18% in a week. See the interactive map and why health officials urge vaccination.
US health officials abruptly reverse a three-decade policy, now advising vaccination only for infants of hep B-positive mothers. Experts warn of preventable infections and eroding trust.
A mutated flu strain is driving a severe winter crisis in England, with hospitalisations 56% higher than 2024. Experts warn of up to 8,000 patients as NHS braces for Christmas wave. Get your vaccine now.
A major UK vaccine advisory body now recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults, not just high-risk groups. This significant policy shift aims to eliminate the virus nationwide.
A key CDC advisory panel has voted to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults in the US. This major policy shift aims to combat rising infection rates and reduce health disparities.
A key CDC advisory committee has voted to alter infant hepatitis B vaccine guidance, a move experts warn could increase preventable infections and create access barriers. Read the full story.
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, from the first case to 'Freedom Day', as a new report criticises the government's initial response.
Argentina faces disease outbreaks as childhood vaccination rates collapse below 50% in 2024. Experts warn of returning epidemics amid healthcare budget cuts.
UK hospitals prepare for severe flu season as mutated H3N2 strain spreads. Health officials urge vaccination amid early surge and lower vaccine uptake. Protect yourself this winter.
Following the second-deadliest paediatric flu season on record, US paediatricians are spearheading vaccine messaging as the CDC scales back its national campaign. Learn how to protect your family.
Canada has lost its hard-won measles elimination status after outbreaks spread for over a year. Discover why vaccination rates have fallen below critical 95% threshold and what this means for public health.
The humble Gloucestershire shed where Edward Jenner conducted his first smallpox vaccinations has been declared at risk, sparking a campaign to save this birthplace of immunology.
Health authorities issue urgent vaccination warning following significant rise in meningitis cases across England. Learn the symptoms and how to protect your family.
Health authorities issue urgent vaccination plea as flu season arrives unexpectedly early across Britain, with cases surging weeks ahead of normal patterns.
A London mother explains her controversial decision to refuse routine vaccinations for her son, challenging the 'conspiracy theorist' label while revealing her personal reasoning behind the choice.