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.

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen

Jackals

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UNRWA chief: Gaza polio vaccination coverage has reached 90%

More than 446,000 Palestinian children in central and south Gaza were vaccinated earlier this month.

 A Palestinian girl is vaccinated against polio, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, September 5, 2024.

Gaza polio vaccine campaign begins, Netanyahu's office says no ceasefire will occur

The PMO stressed that Israel is committed to preventing an outbreak of the disease in the Gaza strip, as well as in the entire region.

 A Palestinian child is vaccinated against polio, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, August 31, 2024.

Israeli baby diagnosed with meningitis, Health Ministry confirms

According to the epidemiological investigation, the infant had not been vaccinated against the bacterium as part of the routine vaccination schedule.

 A baby seen at a family health center ("Tipat chalav") on March 5, 2019.

Social pressure on farmers effects whether they vaccinate their dairy cattle, study finds

Discover how social pressure and communication gaps impact dairy farmers' vaccination decisions and what it means for epidemic prevention.

 MILKING COWS in the south of France.

Haredi communities refuse to vaccinate their children

Irreversible complications and even deaths were reported as a result of unvaccinated infants and pregnant women who could easily have given them immunity.

Haredi Jews prepare for the upcoming fesitval of Rosh Hashanah, Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, September 15, 2020

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that it is critical to get vaccinated for Measles, amid world cases rising drastically.

Vaccine syringe

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.  


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.

A CHILD with measles.

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.

Highly contagious disease. Child with measles.

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 and cold season is here. Prepared accordingly