Vaccinations
Bill Gates: Anti-vaccine attitudes in rich countries makes herd immunity for measles impossible
Gates said that vaccine hesitancy had at least not spread to lower-income countries, where measles can be much deadlier than in richer countries due to malnutrition and healthcare gaps.
Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu following New Zealand's lead
Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
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.
Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread
According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition
Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.
Israeli teen diagnosed with polio, Health Ministry investigates
“The primary way to protect children from paralysis is through the inactivated polio vaccine,” the Health Ministry stated.
Second polio campaign in Gaza completed, vaccination rate over 90% for children - COGAT
COGAT and aid organizations achieve 90%+ child vaccination rate in Gaza, delivering over 1.1 million polio shots during humanitarian pauses across north, central, and southern regions.
