Vaccine
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
The vaccine, intended for people 50 and older, is based on mRNA technology and was found in an advanced trial to be more effective than a standard flu shot.
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Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia
Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccine amid DRC outbreak
Israelis tired of rolling up sleeves are rejecting new needed COVID-19, Flu vaccines
With a new Covid variant and Jewish High Holidays around the corner, Israelis are being reminded to head for their annual vaccinations.
Are mask mandates making a return? The new variant has public health institutions worried
BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who were previously infected with COVID-19 or received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Study reveals links between vaccination and Alzheimer's
The study highlighted the importance of vaccinations for protecting against infectious diseases and dementia.
Is it better to get vaccines with multiple shots in one or both arms? - study
A study has found that people who got COVID-19 shots in the same arm had a more effective vaccine than people who did both.
Hospital accidentally injects 5 pregnant women with rabies vaccine
The five pregnant women came to Hadassah-University Medical Center in Jerusalem’s Ein Kerem for anti-D vaccination but were mistakenly given the "almost identical" rabies shot.
Scientists work to make vaccine for 'Disease X,' the future pandemic
British scientists are working on a vaccine against Disease X, the hypothetical pathogen that will cause the next pandemic.
American scientists develop new storage method for life-saving materials
A breakthrough in solid-state storage of biological materials has potential applications in healthcare and research.
Stress makes vaccines less effective - Israeli study
TAU’s groundbreaking study shows that tension enhances antibody quantity and quality but impairs immunological memory.
Global health bodies launch new vaccine scheme
If successful, the scheme – known as the global virtual pooled inventory (GVPI) – could be a pilot for other deadly diseases and wider pandemic preparedness.
Viral infection in children with chickenpox can reappear after dormancy for years or even decades
A new, effective vaccine is available from the four health funds to the elderly and immunocompromised against shingles.
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