Flu
5 myths about the flu vaccine that it is time to shatter once and for all
Flu can cause complications in the heart and the nervous system. Dr. Shelly Lipman from Hillel Yaffe Medical Center dispels 5 myths about infection, vaccine safety, and its effectiveness.
Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
Israel faces early, severe flu season as Health Ministry urges mass vaccination
At least 30 children have been hospitalized in intensive care units due to complications from the flu, including two infants.
Ten-year-old girl dies from flu as cases surge in central Israel
The flu epidemic in Israel has surpassed the usual threshold, with cases continuing to rise.
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
The deceased was likely exposed to the flu by domestic poultry or wild birds, and public health officials state the risk to the general public remains low.
Flu or cold? How to spot the differences – and when to seek help
Flu symptoms appear faster and stronger than a cold. A short guide for parents and adults: Identification, home treatment, warning signs, and when to see a doctor urgently.
The Health Ministry warns: The flu is arriving early this year, and it’s going to be severe
Looking at the Southern Hemisphere, we can predict a tough winter ahead — so it’s best to get vaccinated now to ease or even prevent the illness.
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.
Air conditioner flu? Why we get sick in July – and whether the A/C is really to blame
It's mid-July, and people are suffering from colds, fatigue, and even fever. What’s the real reason for all this, and how can we avoid getting sick in the summer?
Technion close to develop oral consumption of medications to tackle COVID, flu, instead of vaccines
Imagine if antibodies, hormones for fertility, proteins like insulin, and vaccines could be swallowed instead of taken by injection.
Passover requires tons of eggs, so what's a Jew to do amid the avian flu?
This year, eggs are in short supply because of the spread of avian flu, which has required producers to slaughter 150 million birds in the last two years.
How to stay healthy and safe this winter: Essential tips
In an era of viruses and security tensions, it’s more important than ever to know how to maintain your health. Here are the best recommendations for dealing with winter challenges.
