Health Literacy Asia

Diphtheria on the rise

Global diphtheria is in a phase of renewed concern, characterized by persistent endemic transmission in low‑resource settings, large multi‑country outbreaks, and smaller clusters in high‑income regions, all occurring against a backdrop of incomplete...

Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been framed as a “pediatric virus,” but data from Asia and worldwide now make clear that it is also a major threat to older adults and people with chronic conditions. At the same time, powerful new...

Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

Recommended gestational age (GA) for vaccination in pregnancy differs by vaccine and, for RSV and influenza, may also depend on seasonality. The table below summarizes typical guidance (US/ACIP–ACOG–aligned) for uncomplicated pregnancies.  We urge...

Category - COVID Prevention

Diphtheria on the rise

Global diphtheria is in a phase of renewed concern, characterized by persistent endemic transmission in low‑resource settings, large multi‑country outbreaks, and smaller clusters in high‑income regions, all occurring...