Vaccine
Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles
The Health Ministry has been working with the hospital to identify and contact any affected families to provide preventive care and check their immunization status.
Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started
Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says
Scientists find proof of brain activity measurably boosting vaccine response
Hostages without vaccinations at risk due to infections in Gaza Strip
Recent reports from the WHO and UNICEF reveal that poor hygiene conditions have led to outbreaks of additional infectious diseases beyond polio in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza virus outbreak: Understanding the threat of Type 2 Polio
A recent detection of type 2 polio in a Gaza infant marks the first case in 25 years, sparking concern over a potential outbreak.
This week in Jewish history: Polio vaccine, Hebron massacre, Zionists
A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.
Vaccines prevent 500 million diseases, 1 million deaths, new report finds
The study also found that vaccines have saved the US healthcare system billions of dollars.
WHO sends over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza to protect children
Cases of polio have declined by 99% worldwide since 1988 thanks to mass vaccination campaigns and efforts continue to eradicate it completely.
IDF begins vaccinating soldiers in Gaza against polio
The Technological and Logistics Directorate began a broad vaccination operation for all the regular and reserve maneuvering forces.
Combating disease outbreaks in Israel: The vaccines your children need
What do the vaccines protect against, when are they administered, and how long does the immunity last?
Ichilov Hospital launches West Nile virus clinical trial amid rising concerns
Ichilov Hospital starts clinical trial for Interferon against West Nile virus. Dr. Alrai-Price addresses spread of disease, urging people to "Avoid places with mosquitos in residential areas."
Is an AIDS vaccine on the way?
GSK has completed its first stages of clinical research on an injection that could replace the daily pill currently being used to prevent HIV infection and to treat HIV positive carriers.
WHO reports largest drop in child vaccination in around three decades
Pioneering research reveals how empathetic communication can help overcome hesitation to roll up their sleeves to protect health.
