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
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.
The role of faith in public health affairs - opinion
Today, we need to draw on theological questions, particularly about what lessons we can learn from the past and current pandemics we are living through.
Oxford malaria vaccine data bodes well for effort to fight disease
Oxford says its vaccine, called R21/Matrix-M, is likely more effective than Mosquirix in preventing the disease that kills about 600,000 a year.
Scientists find COVID-19 antibodies that can make boosters unnecessary
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found two antibodies that neutralize all known strains of COVID-19 with up to 95% efficiency.
Flu vaccine campaigns begin in Israel amid COVID-19 cross infection fears
The two largest health maintenance organizations in Israel are already inviting their members to community clinics to get their flu shots.
Wanderlust in Israel – why and to where do people travel?
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis will take the opportunity to travel abroad once more, while the weather is ideal in so many parts of the world and the prices are far cheaper than the summer fares.
Wanderlust in Israel – why and to where do people travel?
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis will take the opportunity to travel abroad once more, while the weather is ideal in so many parts of the world and the prices are far cheaper than the summer fares.
European Medicines Agency recommends Novavax add warning to their COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is recommending that Novavax should start putting a warning label on their COVID-19 vaccines due to a small number of reported cases of heart inflammation.