Flu
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart
Everyone around you is sick and sniffling, but to know whether it’s a common cold or the flu – there’s a fairly simple way to check. Here are the 3 main signs.
Israeli health officials call for sanctions on anti-vaxxers as flu morbidity rate rises
Only 17% of Israelis have been vaccinated; health fund CEOs are divided over sanctions versus accessibility.
Herzog invited by Albanese, flu prevention essential - December 23, 2025
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Israel urges immediate vaccination as flu morbidity rises, orders 485,000 more vaccine doses
While the vaccine does not entirely prevent infection, it significantly reduces the risk of serious illness and related complications.
England hospitals brace for worst-case flu wave as UK health minister vows to prevent strikes
Streeting has been critical of the action, calling the doctors "self-indulgent, irresponsible and dangerous" in earlier comments as hospitals faced rising admissions due to a surge in flu cases.
Four-year-old dies from flu in Israel's North in fifth fatal case this year
The Health Ministry emphasized that morbidity from the flu is on the rise and is calling on the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
As flu cases rise in Israel, Health Ministry calls on at-risk groups to wear masks
While vaccination rates are climbing, with about 15.7 percent of the population inoculated, the ministry says coverage remains insufficient.
Experts warn: A common home treatment for colds may cause severe harm
A method many people use in winter may end with a burn – and you should also check the hot water bottle you take to bed.
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.
Ten-year-old girl dies from flu as cases surge in central Israel
The flu epidemic in Israel has surpassed the usual threshold, with cases continuing to rise.