Flu
Health funds launch flu vaccination campaigns as supplies gradually reach clinics
Health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated early, warning of high infection rates among children and the risk of complications.
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 reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
Winter illnesses: How to stay healthy this flu and COVID season
This winter, Israelis face overcrowded hospitals, long ER waits, and high flu rates in Israel. Here are some tips on illness prevention and home care.
The best month for kids to get flu shots is in October - study
The findings suggest that US public health interventions focused on the vaccination of young children in October may yield the best protection in typical flu seasons, the authors insisted.
West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes
West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.
Amidst reduced vaccinations, Israel sees a surge in flu and COVID cases
Hospitals are now treating hundreds of infants and elderly with severe pneumonia.
New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns
Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.
How do you protect yourself from winter illnesses?
Israeli professor shares insights on the prevalence of winter illnesses and emphasizes the importance of vaccinations and preventive measures.
Call to cancer patients to get flu and COVID-19 Omricon vaccines
The vaccines are available free at your public health fund.
Could getting a flu shot reduce your chances of having a heart attack? New study
Meta-analysis shows flu vaccine lowers heart attack risk by 26% and reduces cardiovascular disease mortality by 33%.
‘Tired’ of getting vaccinated, Israelis are reluctant to get flu shots
Israelis are apparently 'tired' of shots after having to get so many COVID-19 shots and are not sufficiently aware of the risks of not being protected.
The virus that may cause death: Why you should get vaccinated for RSV
While COVID-19 and the flu get all the attention, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains a silent threat, causing widespread respiratory illnesses every winter.