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
Amidst reduced vaccinations, Israel sees a surge in flu and COVID cases
Hospitals are now treating hundreds of infants and elderly with severe pneumonia.
Flu viruses may be combated with new antibody, study finds
The findings, published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology on Thursday, mark a significant step toward the development of more universally protective flu vaccines.
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.
How effective is the flu vaccine in preventing the disease?
Studies conducted in the UK, where children are routinely vaccinated against the virus, have shown a 94% drop in children's clinic visits, with positive effects on adult health.
‘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.
Israelis tired of rolling up sleeves are rejecting new needed COVID-19, Flu vaccines
With a new Covid variant and Jewish High Holidays around the corner, Israelis are being reminded to head for their annual vaccinations.
Americans hesistant to vaccinate dogs due to COVID jabs, study finds
About 37% of dog owners also believe that the shots could cause their dogs to develop autism, even though there is absolutely no scientific data that validates this risk for either animals or humans.
American scientists develop new storage method for life-saving materials
A breakthrough in solid-state storage of biological materials has potential applications in healthcare and research.
Whooping cough outbreak in ultra-Orthodox Israeli population requires urgent vaccinations
More than 225 cases of whooping cough have been reported since the beginning of this year, 13 times more than during the same period last year.
Stress makes vaccines less effective - Israeli study
TAU’s groundbreaking study shows that tension enhances antibody quantity and quality but impairs immunological memory.
