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


Haredi communities refuse to vaccinate their children

Irreversible complications and even deaths were reported as a result of unvaccinated infants and pregnant women who could easily have given them immunity.

Haredi Jews prepare for the upcoming fesitval of Rosh Hashanah, Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, September 15, 2020

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that it is critical to get vaccinated for Measles, amid world cases rising drastically.

Vaccine syringe

The best month for kids to get flu shots is in October - study

The findings suggest that US public health interventions focused on the vaccination of young children in October may yield the best protection in typical flu seasons, the authors insisted.  


More than half the world faces high measles risk, WHO says

Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.

A CHILD with measles.

What you should know about measles, spreading like wildfire - explainer

There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.

Amidst reduced vaccinations, Israel sees a surge in flu and COVID cases

Hospitals are now treating hundreds of infants and elderly with severe pneumonia.

 Flu and cold season is here. Prepared accordingly

Flu viruses may be combated with new antibody, study finds

The findings, published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology on Thursday, mark a significant step toward the development of more universally protective flu vaccines.

 A highly contagious viral disease. Influenza virus

How do you protect yourself from winter illnesses?

Israeli professor shares insights on the prevalence of winter illnesses and emphasizes the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures.

 Flu and cold season is here. Prepared accordingly

How effective is the flu vaccine in preventing the disease?

Studies conducted in the UK, where children are routinely vaccinated against the virus, have shown a 94% drop in children's clinic visits, with positive effects on adult health.

 A highly contagious viral disease. Influenza virus

‘Tired’ of getting vaccinated, Israelis are reluctant to get flu shots

Israelis are apparently 'tired' of shots after having to get so many COVID-19 shots and are not sufficiently aware of the risks of not being protected. 

Vaccination against the flu