Vaccinations
What to do after a jackal bite and when is there a concern about rabies?
After 11 people were bitten and scratched in the Sea of Galilee area, the fear of rabies returns to the forefront. This is what must be done immediately after contact with a suspected animal.
Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia
Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccine amid DRC outbreak
What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools
Did you get a flu shot? Three mistakes that weaken it
The Ministry of Health recommends getting a flu vaccine, preferably right now – but it turns out there are several things that can reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness, and they depend entirely on you.
The tragedy continues: Seventh Jerusalem baby dies from measles
A 1-year-old toddler in Jerusalem died from measles, marking the seventh fatality in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health stresses the disease is preventable through vaccination.
Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel
The areas currently defined as outbreak zones are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof Hagalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, and Safed.
Chief rabbis call for public vaccination following four measles deaths
In a public letter, the rabbis argued that "you shall take great care of yourselves" is not just a verse from the Torah, but a halachic and moral obligation.
WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism
The clarification followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had claimed such a connection existed at a press conference earlier that day.
Trump fires CDC Director, railways regulation board member
“Susan Monarez is not aligned with the President’s agenda of Making America Healthy Again," Desai continued.
Gynecologist to 'Post': This is why everyone should get the HPV vaccine - opinion
The Danish findings show that with widespread vaccination, we can push the deadliest HPV strains to the brink of extinction.
Unvaccinated two-year-old dies amid Israel's measles outbreak, Health Ministry encouraging vaccines
The Health Ministry updated that the child had been hospitalized in recent weeks on an ECMO heart-lung machine.
Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms
The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.
Essential 'Tipat Halav' well-baby stations in danger of collapse across Israel, Taub Center reveals
The clinics are community-based centers that focus on preventative care for infants and young children up to age six.
