Vaccinations
First infection of Clade 1b strain of monkeypox identified in Israel, vaccines not in stock
The Health Ministry emphasized that no additional cases have been identified so far. However, at this stage, there are no vaccines in stock, and “the ministry is working to renew the supply."
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure
Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025
UK's Conservatives ditch lawmaker for comparing COVID vaccines to Holocaust
One UK lawmaker was dismissed following his comparison of vaccine side effects to crimes against humanity committed during the Holocaust.
Israeli study finds Omicron COVID booster cuts hospitalization in 65+
Researchers from Israeli healthcare provider Clalit, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Sapir College have uncovered new details about the effectiveness of a recent COVID-19 booster.
Rare good news: Flu shots are stronger than ever this year
This year's flu vaccines are particularly successful and life-saving. Here are the facts in case you’re still debating whether or not to get vaccinated.
China's Xi unwilling to accept vaccines despite threat from protests
China hasn't approved any foreign COVID vaccines, opting for those produced domestically, which some studies have suggested are not as effective.
Is your child stuffy? Here's what you should and shouldn't do
Children catch colds 6-8 times a year on average: double the average of adults.
Israeli elementary school student receives same vaccine twice in two weeks
The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding between the school and the FEMI Premium nurse who came to vaccinate the children ahead of the winter.
Those who received first monkeypox vaccine now eligible for 2nd dose
People who have developed a fever and a blistering rash or have been in close contact with a person who is suspected of having monkeypox should contact their personal physician and get tested.
Couple who stopped COVID-19 promise cancer vaccine by 2030
These two doctors developed one of the vaccines against COVID-19. It's believed that they will succeed in developing a vaccine against specific cancers in the next eight years.
Quarter of parents believe kids get ‘too many’ protective shots
Facing global trends, the Health Ministry considers what to do about the decline in parental agreement to child vaccinations in Israel.
Israeli child receives excess vaccine dosage
The student in question received an excess dose of their diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) and a polio vaccine in place of their HPV vaccine.