Vaccines Today

16/06/2026

👀 Large-scale studies from European countries (e.g. Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark), as well as from other parts of the world, showed significant reductions in HPV infections and precancerous lesions, along with declining cervical cancer rates among women who are vaccinated.

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European Immunization Week: three countries hit 90% HPV vaccination target as health authorities step up action on vaccine-preventable cancers

15/06/2026

Free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available ⬇️

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July. Who can get it?

- All current Year 13s

- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.

Learn more from UK Health Security Agency ⬇

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/

11/06/2026

Studies show that increasing vaccination rates among people aged 65 years and older, may contribute to lower risk of a wide range of conditions 👀👇👀👇

09/06/2026

Vaccination appears to protect some people against dementia. Now scientists want to know how this protection works. Finding an answer may unlock new ways to protect even more people. Learn more 👇👇

Scientists are trying to figure out why vaccinated individuals appear less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease

01/06/2026

Rob Swanda has always had a passion for science and for communicating. When a pandemic struck, he had an opportunity to combine the two. He had no idea he was about to become a social media sensation. 😎

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When Dr Rob Swanda made a short video explaining vaccines to his family, he had no idea he was about to become a social media sensation

28/05/2026

Did you know climate change could make parts of Europe an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes? ⚠👀

25/05/2026

Summer is a good time for a walk in the woods, fruit picking in forests or a camping holiday. However, it is also tick season in some parts of Europe which means a higher risk of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).

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Maps show hotspots for tick-borne encephalitis in Europe

23/05/2026

Healthcare professionals can now access the VITAL platform and get trained to communicate about vaccines – and protect more patients. Learn more 👇

The pandemic highlighted the diverse attitudes of older populations to vaccination. Training can help healthcare professionals to communicate about vaccines – and protect more patients

19/05/2026

Delivering vaccines to every community in the world is essential if the disease is to be consigned to the history books.

Scientists hope small patches could be a game-changer for delivering vaccines to remote areas. Discover more 👀👇👀

Scientists hope small patches could be a game-changer for delivering vaccines to remote areas. Early trials in The Gambia show promise

17/05/2026

Healthcare professionals are key to supporting older adults in making informed decisions about protection against serious illness.

Read the article to discover the VITAL Educational Platform - an information hub that provides healthcare professionals with free videos, infographics, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to training courses. ⬇👇👇

Older adults can be protected against serious illness. How can healthcare professionals support them in making informed decisions?