Vaccinations
Shingles: No longer just a disease of the elderly
If until a few years ago we tended to think that shingles was a disease of the elderly, cases like those of Adi Himmelbloy and Bar Zomer clarify that everyone is at risk, at any age.
Expert explains: Is it better to get sick and develop natural immunity or to get vaccinated?
These are the vaccines every adult should get
US CDC will not publish report showing COVID vaccine effectiveness
More than half the world faces high measles risk, WHO says
Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.
What you should know about measles, spreading like wildfire - explainer
There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.
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.
