Vaccinations

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu following New Zealand's lead

The vaccine rollout will begin in the "coming days and weeks," with an initial focus on priority species in captivity, Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told reporters in Canberra.

A H5 bird flu notice is displayed at Zealandia wildlife sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand, August 7, 2026.
A vial of MMR vaccine is prepared at Doctor Gary M. Kramer, MD, PA's Pediatric office on September 12, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida

Trump order reduces US vaccine schedule, seeks to split MMR shot, cites autism diagnoses

Employees work during a visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Democratic Republic of the Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at the National Institute of Biomedical Research in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 2, 2026.

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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.

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

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.

Polio virus ilustration.

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.

A NURSE gives a baby a check-up at the ‘Tipat Halav’ baby clinic in Mevaseret Zion in August 2012.

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.

 Test results are often difficult to understand in Hebrew.

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. 

 An illustrative image of a healthcare worker.

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.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

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.

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

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.

A coronavirus vaccine dose is seen being administered at a Meuhedet vaccination center in Jerusalem, on February 16, 2021.

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.

Trucks containing vials of polio vaccine cross into the Gaza Strip. August 25, 2024.

IDF begins second polio vaccine campaign in Gaza Strip

The campaign, in coordination with the UN, will last 12 days in total.

Trucks containing vials of polio vaccine cross into the Gaza Strip. August 25, 2024.