Vaccinations

People lost faith in childhood vaccines during COVID pandemic, UNICEF says

In 52 of the 55 countries surveyed, the public perception of vaccines for children declined between 2019 and 2021.

By REUTERS
20/04/2023

Could vaccines be a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Israeli scientists announce 100% effectiveness of mRNA vaccine against Black Plague-causing bacteria in preclinical trial performed on mice.

Polio will never be gone without full vaccination - Israeli immunologist

There are 150,000 Israeli children who have not been vaccinated against polio at all, the Health Ministry says.

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.

By REUTERS
11/01/2023
Israeli getting the COVID vaccination at Meuhedet Health Maintenance Organization center at Jerusale

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.

By REUTERS
09/01/2023

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.

By Walla!
20/12/2022
Vials with Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine labels are seen in thi

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.

By REUTERS
04/12/2022

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.

By Walla!
30/11/2022

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.

By ALON HACHMON/MAARIV ONLINE
05/11/2022

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.

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