Vaccinations
Health experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia
Meningococcus is a relatively rare but especially aggressive disease. The risk for the disease is especially high in infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults living in crowded conditions.
Scientists race to develop Ebola vaccine amid DRC outbreak
What happened in Israel after introducing the HPV vaccine to schools
Shingles: No longer just a disease of the elderly
The tragedy continues: Seventh Jerusalem baby dies from measles
A 1-year-old toddler in Jerusalem died from measles, marking the seventh fatality in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health stresses the disease is preventable through vaccination.
Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel
The areas currently defined as outbreak zones are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof Hagalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, and Safed.
Chief rabbis call for public vaccination following four measles deaths
In a public letter, the rabbis argued that "you shall take great care of yourselves" is not just a verse from the Torah, but a halachic and moral obligation.
WHO: No evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism
The clarification followed remarks by US President Donald Trump, who had claimed such a connection existed at a press conference earlier that day.
Trump fires CDC Director, railways regulation board member
“Susan Monarez is not aligned with the President’s agenda of Making America Healthy Again," Desai continued.
Gynecologist to 'Post': This is why everyone should get the HPV vaccine - opinion
The Danish findings show that with widespread vaccination, we can push the deadliest HPV strains to the brink of extinction.
Unvaccinated two-year-old dies amid Israel's measles outbreak, Health Ministry encouraging vaccines
The Health Ministry updated that the child had been hospitalized in recent weeks on an ECMO heart-lung machine.
Polio virus detected in Jerusalem, central Israel wastewater, Health Ministry confirms
The polio virus was detected in wastewater samples from Bnei Brak, Ramle, Lod, and the Shafdan treatment facility, following earlier findings in the Jerusalem area.
Essential 'Tipat Halav' well-baby stations in danger of collapse across Israel, Taub Center reveals
The clinics are community-based centers that focus on preventative care for infants and young children up to age six.
Health Ministry launches digital vaccination record
After years of delays, Israel’s Health Ministry launched a service for viewing and downloading personal digital vaccination records, which includes all vaccines given.
