Vaccinations

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

The Health Ministry's official policy recommends that all children be vaccinated against measles between the ages of 1 and 6 as part of the routine vaccination program.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.
 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says

 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.

First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock

Infant receiving vaccination (illustration).

US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks


The tragedy continues: Seventh Jerusalem baby dies from measles

A 1-year-old toddler in Jerusalem died from measles, marking the seventh fatality in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health stresses the disease is preventable through vaccination.

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

Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel

The areas currently defined as outbreak zones are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof Hagalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, and Safed.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Chief rabbis call for public vaccination following four measles deaths

In a public letter, the rabbis argued that "you shall take great care of yourselves" is not just a verse from the Torah, but a halachic and moral obligation. 

A notice warning of a “Measles” is seen on a door in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, July 31, 2025.

WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism

The clarification followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had claimed such a connection existed at a press conference earlier that day.

Tylenol is displayed for sale at a pharmacy in New York City, New York, US, September 5, 2025.

Trump fires CDC Director, railways regulation board member

 “Susan Monarez is not aligned with the President’s agenda of Making America Healthy Again," Desai continued.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Alaska to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, August 15, 2025

Gynecologist to 'Post': This is why everyone should get the HPV vaccine - opinion

The Danish findings show that with widespread vaccination, we can push the deadliest HPV strains to the brink of extinction.

An illustrative image of the HPV vaccine.

Unvaccinated two-year-old dies amid Israel's measles outbreak, Health Ministry encouraging vaccines

The Health Ministry updated that the child had been hospitalized in recent weeks on an ECMO heart-lung machine.

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

Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms

The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.

Polio virus ilustration.

Essential 'Tipat Halav' well-baby stations in danger of collapse across Israel, Taub Center reveals

The clinics are community-based centers that focus on preventative care for infants and young children up to age six.

A NURSE gives a baby a check-up at the ‘Tipat Halav’ baby clinic in Mevaseret Zion in August 2012.

Health Ministry launches digital vaccination record

After years of delays, Israel’s Health Ministry launched a service for viewing and downloading personal digital vaccination records, which includes all vaccines given.

 Test results are often difficult to understand in Hebrew.