Vaccine
Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics
Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated early, warning of high infection rates among children and the risk of complications.
DRC set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccines, not approved for current strain, WHO says
Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in country's history as death toll reaches new peak
Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses
Seeing is believing: How observing sickness triggers biological defense mechanisms - study
This raises questions about the interconnectedness of people within a social group and how the perception of sickness can influence the health and behavior of others.
‘Tired’ of getting vaccinated, Israelis are reluctant to get flu shots
Israelis are apparently 'tired' of shots after having to get so many COVID-19 shots and are not sufficiently aware of the risks of not being protected.
New, temperature-controlled needle can prevent injuries, disease - report
An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion can prevent unintended, infectious needlestick injuries and risky reuse.
More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv
If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.
Health Ministry invited public to get new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The newly adapted vaccine called mRNA-1273.214 showed much more protection against infection with all variants tested.
Jordan takes swift action against false vaccine claims amid parental confusion
Misleading messages circulating on social media lead to skepticism and confusion among parents about the safety of the MRNA vaccine in Jordan.
Facebook’s design makes it unable to control vaccine misinformation
The world’s largest social media platform failed to eliminate falsehoods during the Covid-19 pandemic.
US begins human trials of a 'universal' flu vaccine
The tested vaccine is expected to protect against four strains of influenza A and two of influenza B.
Israelis tired of rolling up sleeves are rejecting new needed COVID-19, Flu vaccines
With a new Covid variant and Jewish High Holidays around the corner, Israelis are being reminded to head for their annual vaccinations.
Are mask mandates making a return? The new variant has public health institutions worried
BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who were previously infected with COVID-19 or received the COVID-19 vaccine.
