Anti-vaccination crisis

US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness

"Scientific reports are routinely reviewed at multiple levels to ensure they meet the highest standards before publication," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.

Vials with a sticker reading, "COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only" and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020
Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported

Ichilov hospital and Sourasky Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.

Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started


Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure

The arrest is part of the Health Ministry’s effort to combat misinformation and the dispensing of false medical treatments by unqualified individuals. 

Evidence found in the home of man accused of selling fake measles preventative and cure.

While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains

Instead of acting quickly to prevent a measles comeback, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined public health officials' ability to prevent and contain outbreaks.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.

Israel faces early, severe flu season as Health Ministry urges mass vaccination

At least 30 children have been hospitalized in intensive care units due to complications from the flu, including two infants.

Magen David Adom ambulance outside The Green-Wagner ER

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

Scientists took issue with statements on the website that studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism, arguing that it is "exploiting a quirk of logic."

A sign of the CDC is seen on a podium during the meeting of the members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) advisory panel for vaccines convenes in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 25, 2025.

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

The US Centers for Disease Control changed their website to imply that vaccines cause autism despite the wide scientific consensus that there is no link between the two.

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks with US Vice President JD Vance (not pictured) during the inaugural Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025.

Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition

Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Jordan takes swift action against false vaccine claims amid parental confusion

Misleading messages circulating on social media lead to skepticism and confusion among parents about the safety of the MRNA vaccine in Jordan.

 A syringe is filled with a dose of Pfizer's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a pop-up community vaccination center in Valley Stream, New York

Israelis tired of rolling up sleeves are rejecting new needed COVID-19, Flu vaccines

With a new Covid variant and Jewish High Holidays around the corner, Israelis are being reminded to head for their annual vaccinations.

Woman gets vaccinated.

Americans hesistant to vaccinate dogs due to COVID jabs, study finds

About 37% of dog owners also believe that the shots could cause their dogs to develop autism, even though there is absolutely no scientific data that validates this risk for either animals or humans.

 Dog's vaccination (illustartion)

Anti-vaccine activism melded with US antisemitism - study

This phenomenon is occurring through an “enabled and empowered anti-science ecosystem, with antisemitism and the targeting of Jewish biomedical scientists at its core.”

 Antisemitic caricature of Jews and vaccines.