Flu
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
The vaccine, intended for people 50 and older, is based on mRNA technology and was found in an advanced trial to be more effective than a standard flu shot.
Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
US cuts broad recommendation for four childhood vaccines including flu, experts warn of risks
Flu or a common cold? Here are 3 signs that will help you tell them apart
Two more cases of bird flu in Israel, ministry points to migrating birds
The first case was diagnosed at the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem in a swan, while the second case was discovered in chickens in a coop in Kibbutz Revadim.
Flu vaccines expected to arrive in Israel late this year
"The best policy would be to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”
Facebook, Twitter oppose misleading Trump comparison of COVID-19 to flu
"We remove incorrect information about the severity of COVID-19."
1 in 3 Americans won't vaccinate their children against the flu
What is even more worrying is that two-thirds of parents don’t thing that getting their kids vaccinated against the flu is more pressing this year.
Hebrew U. research finds flu outbreak pattern during the winter
What they found was that weather prediction models were more effective in predicting flu outbreaks than singular variables such as temperature or rain.
Flu vaccine with 24% more efficacy coming to Israel this winter
Between 70% and 80% of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions.
Shaare Zedek ICU to be upgraded prior to influx of flu and coronavirus
"Our health system is working to be best prepared for the winter, with the goal of being ready to confront the coronavirus and the seasonal flu at the same time."
Cause for optimism? COVID-19 could curb spread of seasonal flu
“We really cannot tell how this will play out: The best policy would be to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.”
Health Min. fears flu vaccine shortage will make COVID-19 treatment harder
The Health Ministry fears a lack of enough flu vaccines which may be a challenge when trying to differentiate between coronavirus and influenza patients.
New virus in pigs with 'pandemic potential' found in China
China took action against an outbreak of avian H1N1 in 2009, restricting incoming flights from affected countries and putting tens of thousands of people into quarantine.
