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
Flu or cold? How to spot the differences – and when to seek help
Flu symptoms appear faster and stronger than a cold. A short guide for parents and adults: Identification, home treatment, warning signs, and when to see a doctor urgently.
The Health Ministry warns: The flu is arriving early this year, and it’s going to be severe
Looking at the Southern Hemisphere, we can predict a tough winter ahead — so it’s best to get vaccinated now to ease or even prevent the illness.
Did you get a flu shot? Three mistakes that weaken it
The Ministry of Health recommends getting a flu vaccine, preferably right now – but it turns out there are several things that can reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness, and they depend entirely on you.
Air conditioner flu? Why we get sick in July – and whether the A/C is really to blame
It's mid-July, and people are suffering from colds, fatigue, and even fever. What’s the real reason for all this, and how can we avoid getting sick in the summer?
Technion close to develop oral consumption of medications to tackle COVID, flu, instead of vaccines
Imagine if antibodies, hormones for fertility, proteins like insulin, and vaccines could be swallowed instead of taken by injection.
Passover requires tons of eggs, so what's a Jew to do amid the avian flu?
This year, eggs are in short supply because of the spread of avian flu, which has required producers to slaughter 150 million birds in the last two years.
How to stay healthy and safe this winter: Essential tips
In an era of viruses and security tensions, it’s more important than ever to know how to maintain your health. Here are the best recommendations for dealing with winter challenges.
Bird flu continues to spread in cows in US, human infected
The CDC stressed that the overall human health risk of the bird flu remains low.
Winter illnesses: How to stay healthy this flu and COVID season
This winter, Israelis face overcrowded hospitals, long ER waits, and high flu rates in Israel. Here are some tips on illness prevention and home care.
The best month for kids to get flu shots is in October - study
The findings suggest that US public health interventions focused on the vaccination of young children in October may yield the best protection in typical flu seasons, the authors insisted.
