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.
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
Israeli health officials call for sanctions on anti-vaxxers as flu morbidity rate rises
Bird flu outbreak in northern Israel as cases rise globally
An outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza was found at a farm in the Golan Heights as cases rose in farms around the world.
Breathe more easily: Flu vaccines benefit COPD sufferers
Researchers have found a surprising benefit for flu vaccines.
Six secrets to a happy life and everything we know about Omicron
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Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine shows promise in early-stage study
This data, though limited, puts Moderna ahead of other drugmakers, including rival Pfizer Inc, that are also testing their flu vaccine based on messenger RNA.
'Flu cases on rise,' says doctor, as Israel reports nearly 300 in hospital
Doctors have been worried that fewer people will get vaccinated against the flu this year because of a feeling of ‘vaccine fatigue’ from having taken three COVID shots in the last year.
Flu, flu, go away: Is coronavirus pushing the flu out of Israel?
As Israel enters its second COVID winter, flu morbidity remains low.
As bird flu outbreaks spread around the world, OIE urges vigilance
The World Organization for Animal Health is urging countries to stay vigilant as reports bird flu outbreaks break in dozens of countries.
Top Health Ministry brass receive flu vaccine
Since seasonal influenza is expected to reach exceptionally high levels this year, a number of top Health Ministry officials received the flu vaccine publicly in order to encourage others to do so.
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A weekly round-up of city affairs.
COVID-19, flu in winter could mean ‘catastrophe’ for Israeli hospitals
The US National Academy of Medicine has said that it expects the number of people who die of flu this year to double or even triple.