Vaccinations
Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported
The department said the first Michigan measles case was tied to travel to Florida, and the additional linked cases show how quickly the virus can spread among people who are not immune.
Kent meningitis outbreak rises to 20 cases, two young people dead
Health Ministry urges vaccines after unvaccinated 17-year-old dies of measles
Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started
Israeli elementary school student receives same vaccine twice in two weeks
The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding between the school and the FEMI Premium nurse who came to vaccinate the children ahead of the winter.
Those who received first monkeypox vaccine now eligible for 2nd dose
People who have developed a fever and a blistering rash or have been in close contact with a person who is suspected of having monkeypox should contact their personal physician and get tested.
Couple who stopped COVID-19 promise cancer vaccine by 2030
These two doctors developed one of the vaccines against COVID-19. It's believed that they will succeed in developing a vaccine against specific cancers in the next eight years.
Quarter of parents believe kids get ‘too many’ protective shots
Facing global trends, the Health Ministry considers what to do about the decline in parental agreement to child vaccinations in Israel.
Israeli child receives excess vaccine dosage
The student in question received an excess dose of their diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and a polio vaccine in place of their HPV vaccine.
The role of faith in public health affairs - opinion
Today, we need to draw on theological questions, particularly about what lessons we can learn from the past and current pandemics we are living through.
Oxford malaria vaccine data bodes well for effort to fight disease
Oxford says its vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, is likely more effective than Mosquirix in preventing the disease that kills about 600,000 a year.
Scientists find COVID-19 antibodies that can make boosters unnecessary
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found two antibodies that neutralize all known strains of COVID-19 with up to 95% efficiency.
Flu vaccine campaigns begin in Israel amid COVID-19 cross infection fears
The two largest health maintenance organizations in Israel are already inviting their members to community clinics to get their flu shots.
Wanderlust in Israel – why and to where do people travel?
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis will take the opportunity to travel abroad once more, while the weather is ideal in so many parts of the world and the prices are far cheaper than the summer fares.
