Flu

Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North

The outbreak, the first in a year in Israel, was detected in a flock of 2,000 ducks in the village of Sde Yaakov, causing the death of 90 birds, the Paris-based WOAH said.

Flu shot
Infant receiving vaccination (illustration).

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

Flu or a common cold?

Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart

A patient at a Maccabi Health Center in Jerusalem receives a vaccination against the 'H1N1' swine flu. Israeli health authorities has started vaccinating the population against swine flu. December 20, 2009.

Israeli health officials call for sanctions on anti-vaxxers as flu morbidity rate rises


Influenza virus activity in Israel decreases earlier than usual

The Health Ministry announced there has been an early decrease of influenza activity in Israel, probably due to the coronavirus morbidity situation.

A doctor prepares a syringe as part of the start of the seasonal influenza vaccination campaign in Nice, France October 24, 2018.

Five human cases of H5N6 bird flu reported in China

Five human cases of the H5N6 strain of avian influenza have been reported in China in recent weeks.

A sign at the edge of an exclusion zone warns of the closure of a footpath after an outbreak of bird flu in the village of Upham in southern England, February 3, 2015.

Bird flu flown the coop? Israel has outbreak under control - ministry

Long-term plans will be drawn up following a major investigation to ensure there are regulated preparations in place so Israel will not have to just wing it.

 Cranes gather during the migration season on a foggy morning at Hula Nature Reserve, in northern Israel

Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu as Omicron spreads - WHO

Evidence, however, is emerging that Omicron is affecting the upper respiratory tract more than the lungs, causing milder symptoms than previous variants.

 People pose with syringe with needle in front of displayed words "OMICRON SARS-COV-2" in this illustration taken, December 11, 2021

Flurona: What happens when you catch COVID-19 and flu at the same time?

Everything you need to know about influenza and coronavirus co-infection in what has been described by some as a twindemic.

Flurona: The novel coronavirus (top) and influenza (bottom) viruses are seen in this composite image.

My Word: ‘Fowl play’ and the other pandemic

This is a disaster but far from being a swan song for the birds.

 Workers in hazmat suits are seen on January 2 removing the carcasses of cranes that died following an outbreak of avian flu at the Hula Valley.

Canceling plans: I never want to get sick ever again

If I do eventually contract COVID, hopefully we will have treatments to keep people from getting severely ill or dying.

 An infrared thermometer, used to detect if someone has a fever

Bird Flu outbreak: 5,500 chickens infected in north

The affected farm produces about 100,000 organic eggs every year, about 2.4% of the organic market.

 Workers in protective gear seen in Moshav Givat Yoav, in northern Israel, December 29, 2021, following an outbreak of avian influenza

COVID-19: Outdoor mask mandate for over 50 comes into effect - Ash

Outdoor mask mandate for gatherings of over 50 people * Daily infection rates have tripled since last week

 People some with facemasks shop at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem on December 24, 2021.

Bird flu: Israel mulls ending hunting season to avoid human transmission

Israel's hunting season kicks off every year in September and lasts four months, with hunters typically hunting birds. 

 Cranes gather during the migration season on a foggy morning at Hula Nature Reserve, in northern Israel