Virus
Low risk of deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, World Health Organization reassures
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections.
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Rapid pandemic response: Israeli bio-chip instantly maps antibody defense
Israel sees record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025
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.
Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel
Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.
Bird flu found at turkey coop in central Israel
The outbreak is the second reported in the past month and the fifth reported in Israel this season.
Swine flu makes post-pandemic return as UK detects human infection
It was reported that the person experienced respiratory symptoms and a mild illness, and has now fully recovered.
New variant of bird flu spotted in Netherlands
A new case of H5N1 avian influenza was recently found in the central Israeli city of Yehud • "Within living memory, no avian influenza has affected wild birds in the same capacity"
More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv
If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.
Penguins at risk? Bird flu hits Antarctic region for first time
Scientists have expressed concerns that the outbreak could spread to Antarctica and devastate penguin and seal populations.
Israel to target mosquitoes in effort to prevent Dengue fever
After an Israeli citizen contracted Dengue fever during a trip abroad, Israel is preparing to eliminate populations of the mosquito responsible for the disease.
Israeli infected with Dengue fever after trip abroad
The Dengue virus is spread through the bite of female Asian tiger mosquitos. The virus does not spread directly between humans.
250 birds infected with bird flu in first cases in Israel in over five months
All poultry coops in a 10 kilometer radius have been locked down to prevent the spread of the virus.