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.

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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


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.

 Inspectors of the Ministry of Agriculture are seen in Kibbutz Rosh Tsurim in Gush Etzion. March 08, 2011. More than forty-thousand turkeys were set to be slaughtered Tuesday at Kibbutz Rosh Tsurim in Gush Etzion after the deadly bird flu virus was discovered in one of the coops.

Breathe more easily: Flu vaccines benefit COPD sufferers

Researchers have found a surprising benefit for flu vaccines.

Pre-filled M-001 universal flu vaccine syringes

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.

Moderna's logo is reflected in a drop on a syringe needle in this illustration taken November 9, 2020.

'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.

 Empty beds in the intensive care unit at the Coronavirus ward of Shaare Zedek hospital in Jerusalem on October 14, 2021.

Flu, flu, go away: Is coronavirus pushing the flu out of Israel?

As Israel enters its second COVID winter, flu morbidity remains low.

A woman blowing her nose into a tissue, possibly after sneeze or while sick

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.

 Health workers carry culled poultry for disposal at Gandhigram village, about 35 km (22 miles) west of Agartala, capital of India's northeastern state of Tripura, March 7, 2011

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.

Health Ministry D-G Nachman Ash receiving a flu vaccine on October 17, 2021

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A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 THOUSANDS OF runners take part in the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon.

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. 

Pre-filled M-001 universal flu vaccine syringes