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Routine rabies vaccination for dogs and cats in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste and Piracicaba has been suspended due to a national shortage of vaccine doses, requiring prior appointments for immunization.

A federal judge has ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment of vaccine advisers likely violated federal law, leading to a stay on votes taken by the committee over the past year.

Mirassol, the only city in São Paulo state to receive the chikungunya vaccine, has extended its vaccination program to neighboring municipalities, with a goal to immunize 37,500 people.

Research indicates that vaccination against shingles may lower the risk of developing dementia by 20%, providing a potential preventive strategy against cognitive decline.

The Latvian Parliament's Social Affairs and Labor Committee has supported the introduction of immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for newborns and the expansion of pneumococcal vaccination for at-risk adults and seniors.

A significant shipment of vaccines has arrived in South Kordofan, Sudan, marking the first delivery in nearly three years and aiming to restore immunization services for children in conflict-affected areas.

Vaccination in Juiz de Fora is available throughout the year at health units in the city and rural areas.

Belém's flu vaccination campaign has been extended until March 31 to enhance immunization among priority groups.

The state of São Paulo will conduct a Day D vaccination campaign against yellow fever, offering residents the opportunity to receive the vaccine and update their immunization records.

The Sokoto State Government and UNICEF have initiated a pre-polio vaccination campaign across eight local government areas in Sokoto as part of preparations for a larger immunization initiative scheduled for March 2026.

Toronto Public Health has announced a temporary pause on student suspensions related to vaccination records to ease administrative strain on families and schools.

Mato Grosso do Sul has received nearly 8,000 doses of the dengue vaccine, targeting health professionals first in a nationwide immunization strategy.

Petrópolis has launched a vaccination campaign against Respiratory Syncytial Virus for vulnerable infants and children.

The Nigerian Federal Government, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a $406,000 cold chain storage facility in Maiduguri, Borno State, to protect vaccines from heat and improve immunization efforts.

New Mexico's Health Department has decided to maintain its complete childhood vaccination recommendations in light of a recent reduction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

A pediatrician in a small town in Bavaria discovers that bogus vaccination passes are being used to circumvent Germany's Measles Protection Act.

Petrolina, Brazil, has started registering infants for vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus, the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia.

A Nigerian pediatrician emphasizes the importance of parents reporting vaccine reactions in children to improve immunization programs.

Mexico City's government has activated nighttime vaccination modules amid rising measles cases, with efforts to broaden access to immunization.

The President of Rotary International emphasized the critical role of immunization in eradicating polio globally, particularly in Nigeria, during his visit to Abuja.

The Health Secretariat launched a digital platform that helps people find vaccination sites for measles.

Fortaleza has launched a public health initiative to provide an antibody treatment for bronchiolitis to premature infants and children under 23 months with comorbidities.

The Public Ministry of Minas Gerais is seeking to compel parents in Pedra Azul to vaccinate their six-month-old child under the National Immunization Program after they refused to comply with previous recommendations.

The Enugu State Government has successfully vaccinated over 1.5 million children against measles and rubella in a week as part of a statewide immunization campaign.

In response to the rising measles cases in Mexico, Milenio outlines how individuals can verify their vaccination status to ensure protection against the disease.

São José dos Campos has begun administering the single-dose dengue vaccine to health professionals as part of a phased immunization strategy.

Pharmacists in Nigeria advocate for their inclusion in immunization services to improve vaccine coverage among children and reduce the number of those unvaccinated.

The city of Jacareí in Brazil begins a vaccination campaign against dengue, utilizing a single-dose vaccine amid confirmed cases and a death in the current year.

The government of Mexico City has initiated a vaccination campaign against measles following a rise in cases, emphasizing the importance of immunization to protect vulnerable populations.

The Jigawa State government has assured its residents of the safety and protective benefits of the HPV vaccine, which has been integrated into the state's immunization program for girls aged 9-14.

Mexico is facing a health crisis with multiple cases of measles, prompting local authorities to set up vaccination modules in public transport to improve access to immunization.

Rwanda plans to introduce Gardasil 9, a new HPV vaccine, to enhance cancer protection and aims to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027, potentially becoming the first African nation to include it in its national immunization program.

Federal Deputy Rosana Valle has introduced a bill to include the herpes zoster vaccine in the National Immunization Program, following the Health Ministry's rejection of its inclusion due to cost concerns.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed two OB-GYNs to the CDC's vaccine panel as part of his efforts to reform the nation's immunization policy.

The Chilean government has contracted Chinese company Sinovac to provide flu vaccines for its nationwide immunization campaign starting in March, marking the second consecutive year of collaboration.

The article discusses essential information regarding the newly updated vaccine schedule for children.

In an effort to improve vaccination rates among children, health visitors in England will deliver vaccines door-to-door, responding to concerns that many children start primary school unprotected against serious diseases.