Vaccinations

First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock

The Health Ministry emphasized that no additional cases have been identified so far. However, at this stage, there are no vaccines in stock, and “the ministry is working to renew the supply."

 WHO maintains mpox global health emergency amid rising cases in Africa. Illustration.
Infant receiving vaccination (illustration).

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

Evidence found in the home of man accused of selling fake measles preventative and cure.

Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure

 A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, on September 03, 2022.

Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025


American scientists develop new storage method for life-saving materials

A breakthrough in solid-state storage of biological materials has potential applications in healthcare and research.

 IMAGE: graphical representation of tablets of solid-state biologics dissolving in water (left), activating the biological machinery for on-demand manufacturing

Whooping cough outbreak in ultra-Orthodox Israeli population requires urgent vaccinations

More than 225 cases of whooping cough have been reported since the beginning of this year, 13 times more than during the same period last year.

 Vaccinations

Stress makes vaccines less effective - Israeli study

TAU’s groundbreaking study shows that tension enhances antibody quantity and quality but impairs immunological memory.

 Person getting vaccinated.

Viral infection in children with chickenpox can reappear after dormancy for years or even decades

A new, effective vaccine is available from the four health funds to the elderly and immunocompromised against shingles.

A rash from herpes zoster [Illustrative].

Man diagnosed with monkeypox, months after last case in Israel

After several months of no cases in Israel, a man in his 50s has been diagnosed with monkeypox.

 Mock-up vials labeled "Monkeypox vaccine" and medical syringe are seen in this illustration taken, May 25, 2022.

France confirms bird flu vaccination after favorable tests

"These favorable results provided sufficient guarantees to launch a vaccination campaign as early as autumn 2023," the farm ministry wrote on its website.

Ducklings are seen inside a poultry farm in Castelnau-Tursan, France, January 24, 2023

3D printed microneedle patches can help bring vaccines to the masses

The researchers decided to work with a novel type of vaccine delivery based on patches about the size of a thumbnail that contain hundreds of microneedles.

 Vaccination

People lost faith in childhood vaccines during COVID pandemic, UNICEF says

In 52 of the 55 countries surveyed, the public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021.

 A boy receives polio vaccine drops at a clinic in Kiev, Ukraine, October 21, 2015.

Could vaccines be a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Israeli scientists announce 100% effectiveness of mRNA vaccine against Black Plague-causing bacteria in preclinical trial performed on mice.

 Running RNA gel

Polio will never be gone without full vaccination - Israeli immunologist

There are 150,000 Israeli children who have not been vaccinated against polio at all, the Health Ministry says.

 A child receives free polio vaccine during a government-led mass vaccination program in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 14, 2019.