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The UK’s childhood vaccination schedule just changed. Here’s why that’s actually reassuring
12 January 2026
(Published on The Conversation) The UK has updated its childhood immunisation schedule. For parents who had already mapped out their child’s vaccination appointments in their heads, the announcement might have come as an unwelcome surprise.
Ambitious research aims to develop multivalent vaccines to protect against multiple deadly filoviruses
8 January 2026
Scientists at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with partners, will spearhead the development of new vaccines that aim to provide comprehensive protection against multiple lethal filoviruses, including Ebola virus, Sudan virus, Bundibugyo virus, and Marburg virus.
20 Years of Collaboration between OVG and Paediatric Research Unit, PAHS, Nepal
16 December 2025
On November 5, 2025, the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), University of Oxford, and the Paediatric Research Unit at Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), celebrated 20 years of transformative collaboration in Kathmandu, Nepal.
World's first Phase II Nipah virus vaccine trial launch
9 December 2025
The University of Oxford has launched the world’s first Phase II clinical trial of a Nipah virus vaccine candidate.
First Volunteer Receives Lassa Fever Vaccine in Cutting-edge Oxford Trial
4 December 2025
The first volunteer has received a dose in a first-in-human trial of Oxford’s Lassa vaccine, marking a major milestone in the fight against the deadly virus. The trial, conducted by the Oxford Vaccine Group, and funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), will assess the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 Lassa vaccine. 31 people aged 18-55 will participate in the trial in total.
Public scepticism of vaccination is rising- social scientists call for a rethink of research
3 December 2025
A new international network of social scientists, the Forum for Vaccine Social Science (FoVaS), is calling for a fundamental rethink of how vaccines and vaccination are studied in society.
Dr Young Chan Kim appointed Director of Graduate Studies
27 November 2025
Dr Young Chan Kim has been appointed Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) in the Department of Paediatrics.
Oxford-led study shows vaccine protection against Salmonella Paratyphi A
30 October 2025
Results from a study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine show that a vaccine can protect people against Salmonella Paratyphi A infection.
Oxford Vaccine Group launches a first-in-human trial to test a vaccine against the Lassa virus
29 October 2025
This is the first-in-human trial of the ChAdOx1 Lassa vaccine. 31 people aged 18-55 will participate in the trial, based at the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine (CCVTM).
UK-China Workshop on Immunisation Policy Research hosted by Oxford Vaccine Group
23 October 2025
On 17 October 2025, the Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG) welcomed a delegation of senior experts from China for a UK-China Workshop on Immunisation Policy Research, building on a long-standing exchange between the two countries to strengthen evidence-based vaccine decision-making.
Bangladeshi children are now protected from typhoid
21 October 2025
On the 12th of October 2025, Bangladesh became the eighth country to introduce the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) into its national immunisation programme. Through a combined school- and community-based campaign, the country aims to protect around 50 million children aged between nine months to under 15 years of age.
Major investment puts UK universities at the forefront of groundbreaking lymph node research
14 October 2025
Three UK universities have been granted over £1.7m by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to establish a network of lymph node research centres across the UK. The novel LEGACY IIII Network (Lymph nodE single cell Genomics AnCestrY immunity, infection, inflammation and immunisation) will be co-led by the Universities of Oxford, Cardiff and Newcastle and will establish ten specialist lymph node research centres across the country.
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A half-day online immunisation update training course, delivered via Microsoft Teams. This training is primarily targeted at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers who already administer, promote and/or advise about vaccines. 3 CPD hours of participatory learning.
Online Immunisation Update Training: Wed 22 April 2026
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RSV Revisited: Immune responses in a post-vaccine era with Professor John Tregoning
Monday, 27 April 2026, 2.30pm to 3.45pm @ Richard Doll Lecture Theatre, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF
Join us for the 1st Oxford Vaccine Group termly seminar with Professor John Tregoning on RSV.
Introduction to Immunisations Training – face-to-face event in Oxford - 16 & 17 June
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 to Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 9am - 4pm @ voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel, Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4GX
A 2-day training course targeted at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers new to the role of administering, promoting, and advising on vaccination.
IIC 2026 - Hot Topics In Infection And Immunity In Children – The ESPID Oxford Course
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 to Thursday, 25 June 2026
IIC – The ESPID-Oxford Course is a residential training course covering topics in paediatric infection for paediatric infectious diseases trainees and trainers, and all those who manage children with infections. 2026 will be the 23rd edition of the course.
Immunisation and Influenza Update Training: F2F Event in Oxford - Tues 7th July 2026
Tuesday, 07 July 2026, 9am to 3.30pm @ voco Oxford Thames Hotel, Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4GX
A short-day immunisation and influenza training course, targeted at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers, who already administer, promote and/or advise about vaccines.
Immunisation and Influenza Update Training: F2F Event in Oxford - Wed 8th July 2026
Wednesday, 08 July 2026, 9am to 3.30pm @ voco Oxford Thames Hotel, Henley Road, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4GX
A short-day immunisation and influenza training course, targeted at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers, who already administer, promote and/or advise about vaccines.
6th UK Clinical Vaccine Network Conference (UKCVN)
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 to Thursday, 01 October 2026, 10am - 4pm @ Life and Mind Building, University of Oxford, South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3EL
The UKCVN annual conference serves as the flagship event, bringing together key experts to discuss latest developments and provide a unique opportunity for networking. 2026 will be the 6th Edition of the Conference.
Introduction to Immunisations Training – face-to-face event in Oxford - 6 & 7 October
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 to Wednesday, 07 October 2026, 9am - 4pm
A 2-day training course targeted at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers new to the role of administering, promoting, and advising on vaccination.