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.
Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says
First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Polio case identified in Rockland County, New York
Polio case was identified in Rockland County, New York and later confirmed by CDC. Tests showing it originated outside of the US.
Pandemic behind 'largest backslide in childhood vaccination in a generation' - UN
There have already been reports of rising cases of vaccine-preventable diseases in recent months, including a 400% rise in measles cases in Africa in 2022.
COVID-19 in Israel: Infants aged six months to six years to be vaccinated
Roll up their little sleeves: Israeli infants from six months through kids up to six years will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 booster shot significantly boosts efficacy - study
The estimated vaccine effectiveness of the third dose against PCR-confirmed infection stood at 85.6% compared to the two doses, Sheba researchers found.
Health Ministry launches polio vaccination campaign for children, teens
The campaign is crucial to the Israeli public, particularly children and teens as many of them had not received the polio vaccine as part of their standard vaccination schedule.
Israel's current polio outbreak is tip of the iceberg - Health Min. D-G
Health Ministry director-general Nachman Ash stressed that polio can be eradicated through the use of vaccines.
Polio outbreak in Israel caused by lack of vaccinations - Knesset Health Committee
"Due to fake news, suddenly everything has a question mark over it, even vaccines which we have had for years," said head of Public Health Services Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis.
Generic drugmakers sign on to make cheap version of Pfizer COVID-19 pill
Pfizer struck a deal last year with the group to allow generic drugmakers to make the pills for 95 low- and middle-income countries.
Polio in Israel: Virus found outside Jerusalem for first time
Traces of the virus were found in three more Israeli cities as two children have already tested positive for polio.
Could Israel be facing a polio outbreak and how can it be prevented?
What even is polio? How can you get infected with it, and what is the Health Ministry doing to prevent an outbreak?
