Vaccines

Trump administration sued by 15 states over ‘unscientific’ child vaccine policy

Multiple states—including Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, and Wisconsin have sued Donald Trump’s administration over reduced childhood vaccine recommendations, warning the policy contradicts science and could expose children to preventable, potentially dangerous diseases nationwide

After 17 years of research, India’s homegrown dengue vaccine reaches final trials

After nearly two decades of research, India’s first dengue vaccine, DengiAll, is ready to make its mark. Designed to fight all four virus types, it brings hope to millions at risk from this dangerous tropical disease

mRNA Covid vaccines may boost cancer survival: Study

People with advanced skin and lung cancers who received mRNA Covid-19 vaccines within 100 days of starting immunotherapy lived nearly twice as long as people who did not get vaccinated within this time, according to a study.

A "super-vaccine" that curb cancer| Vantage with Palki Sharma

What if we get to know that the most painful disease is now curable. To curb cancer, Scientists in the United States have developed an experimental "super vaccine" that stopped cancer at its early stage and spreading further. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the study shows the nanoparticle-based jab uses antigens to help the body recognise cancer and adjuvants to activate the immune system. During the trials which was being conducted suggested that 80 per cent of vaccinated mice remained tumour-free for around 250 days while those unvaccinated died within 35 days. It was found that the vaccines also stopped it from spreading on to different individuals. This prevention can be a boon for the patients soon before this disease develops. Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V

Measles surges 31-fold in Americas this year, Canada worst hit; 71% cases unvaccinated

Health authorities have reported a 31-fold surge in measles cases across the Americas in 2025, with Canada bearing the heaviest burden and more than seven in ten infections occurring among unvaccinated individuals

How safe Americans are from diseases will depend on how they vote

As Republicans continue their anti-vaccine agenda, forcing Democratic states to form their own vaccination policies, your safety in the United States from diseases like polio, measles, hepatitis, and Covid-19 now depends on whether you live in a Democratic or a Republican state.

Was CDC director Susan Monarez fired for opposing RFK Jr's vaccine policy?

Susan Monarez’s tenure as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director ended abruptly less than a month after she was sworn in. The White House announced her removal, while her lawyers insist she was neither fired nor resigned. Her ouster, driven by clashes over Robert F Kennedy Jr’s vaccine policies, triggered the resignations of several top CDC officials

As US & UK cut funds to Gavi, millions risk losing access to vaccines

As the United States and United Kingdom have cut billions in funds to Gavi, the global vaccination partnership, millions of people across the world are set to lose access to affordable vaccines and hundreds of thousands are at the risk of dying.

After US, is South Korea having a measles outbreak? Country reports highest number of cases in 6 years

South Korea was certified measles-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014, and maintains high childhood vaccination coverage. Despite this, it recorded 52 confirmed infections in 2025, mostly contracted by citizens who travelled overseas

US to cut vaccine hesitancy research grants even as measles outbreak continues

The decision comes at a time when vaccine acceptance in the US remains a critical public health issue. More than 200 cases of measles have been reported in 12 states, with two deaths from the disease, as vaccination rates among school-aged children continue to decline