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
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.
European Medicines Agency recommends Novavax add warning to their COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is recommending that Novavax should start putting a warning label on their COVID-19 vaccines due to a small number of reported cases of heart inflammation.
Israel ups monkeypox vaccine shipment to 5K after WHO declaration
The original agreed-upon shipment of 2,000 vaccines was more than doubled on Horowitz's request • 105 Israeli men test positive for monkeypox as of Saturday
Polio case identified in Rockland County, New York
Polio case was identified in Rockland County, New York and later confirmed by CDC. Tests showing it originated outside of the US.
Pandemic behind 'largest backslide in childhood vaccination in a generation' - UN
There have already been reports of rising cases of vaccine-preventable diseases in recent months, including a 400% rise in measles cases in Africa in 2022.
COVID-19 in Israel: Infants aged six months to six years to be vaccinated
Roll up their little sleeves: Israeli infants from six months through kids up to six years will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 booster shot significantly boosts efficacy - study
The estimated vaccine effectiveness of the third dose against PCR-confirmed infection stood at 85.6% compared to the two doses, Sheba researchers found.
Health Ministry launches polio vaccination campaign for children, teens
The campaign is crucial to the Israeli public, particularly children and teens as many of them had not received the polio vaccine as part of their standard vaccination schedule.
Israel's current polio outbreak is tip of the iceberg - Health Min. D-G
Health Ministry director-general Nachman Ash stressed that polio can be eradicated through the use of vaccines.
Polio outbreak in Israel caused by lack of vaccinations - Knesset Health Committee
"Due to fake news, suddenly everything has a question mark over it, even vaccines which we have had for years," said head of Public Health Services Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis.
