Vaccinations
What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools
A large–scale study by Maccabi found a significant decrease in the prevalence of genital warts among young people vaccinated in school.
Shingles: No longer just a disease of the elderly
Expert explains: Is it better to get sick and develop natural immunity or to get vaccinated?
These are the vaccines every adult should get
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.
Generic drugmakers sign on to make cheap version of Pfizer COVID-19 pill
Pfizer struck a deal last year with the group to allow generic drugmakers to make the pills for 95 low- and middle-income countries.
Polio in Israel: Virus found outside Jerusalem for first time
Traces of the virus were found in three more Israeli cities as two children have already tested positive for polio.
Could Israel be facing a polio outbreak and how can it be prevented?
What even is polio? How can you get infected with it, and what is the Health Ministry doing to prevent an outbreak?
Demand for polio vaccines jumps after Jerusalem child contracts virus
Following the first case of child polio in 30 years, the number of children vaccinated against polio in Jerusalem increases almost fourfold.
Israeli child tests positive for polio - first case since 1989
The case of the four-year-old in Jerusalem is investigated as parents in Israel urged to continue following normal vaccination program