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
What does Jewish law say about medical experimentation? - explainer
Generally, Halacha permits only medical interventions whose efficacy has been proven. Yet even with tested treatments, one cannot be sure that the intervention will succeed.
Gaza polio vaccine campaign begins, Netanyahu's office says no ceasefire will occur
The PMO stressed that Israel is committed to preventing an outbreak of the disease in the Gaza strip, as well as in the entire region.
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."
