vaccine

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.

By STAV NAMER
17/12/2023

Could getting a flu shot reduce your chances of having a heart attack? New study

Meta-analysis shows flu vaccine lowers heart attack risk by 26% and reduces cardiovascular disease mortality by 33%.

By DORON KOOPERSTEIN/WALLA!
11/12/2023

Seeing is believing: How observing sickness triggers biological defense mechanisms - study

This raises questions about the interconnectedness of people within a social group and how the perception of sickness can influence the health and behavior of others.

vaccination against the flu

‘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. 

Person holding needle [illustrative]

New, temperature-controlled needle can prevent injuries, disease - report

An intravenous needle that irreversibly softens via body temperature on insertion​ can prevent unintended, infectious needlestick injuries and risky reuse.

More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv

If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.

Health Ministry invited public to get new Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

The newly adapted vaccine called mRNA-1273.214 showed much more protection against infection with all variants tested.

Jordan takes swift action against false vaccine claims amid parental confusion

Misleading messages circulating on social media lead to skepticism and confusion among parents about the safety of the MRNA vaccine in Jordan.

By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
05/10/2023

Facebook’s design makes it unable to control vaccine misinformation

The world’s largest social media platform failed to eliminate falsehoods during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  An older woman receives a vaccine (illustrative)

US begins human trials of a 'universal' flu vaccine

The tested vaccine is expected to protect against four strains of influenza A and two of influenza B.

By REUTERS
15/09/2023
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