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
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.
Study reveals links between vaccination and Alzheimer's
The study highlighted the importance of vaccinations for protecting against infectious diseases and dementia.
Is it better to get vaccines with multiple shots in one or both arms? - study
A study has found that people who got COVID-19 shots in the same arm had a more effective vaccine than people who did both.
