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Toward an Israeli mRNA vaccine against the plague

Israeli researchers have developed a combined mRNA vaccine targeting Yersinia pestis, the bacterium responsible for the plague; in preclinical trials, the vaccine demonstrated high efficacy in protecting mice from the disease

Dr. Gal Haimovich/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.20.25

RFK Jr. cancels major funding for coronavirus and flu vaccine

Bombshell decision against mRNA technology that saved millions of lives during the coronavirus pandemic: US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stops half a billion dollars in funding for mRNA vaccine development, preferring to develop a 'universal vaccine that mimics natural immunity'

AP | 08.06.25

CDC expert quits over RFK Jr.’s vaccine rollback: 'Can no longer help the most vulnerable'

The abrupt resignation of Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos follows a controversial directive removing key COVID-19 vaccines from official recommendations; Critics say this undermines medical consensus, leaving vulnerable populations—especially children and pregnant women—without protection or support

Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.04.25

Measles outbreak concern grows in Israel as vaccination rates lag

Israel’s Health Ministry reports eight new measles cases, mostly among the unvaccinated, and urges the public to check vaccination status as concerns rise over infections linked to travel from the United States and Europe

Or Hadar | 04.28.25

Global COVID vaccine study cut short by Trump administration

Global Vaccine Data Network’s comprehensive COVID-19 vaccine safety study is abruptly terminated due to Trump-era budget cuts, leaving experts worried

Tzur Gueta | 04.24.25

No more needles? Israeli researcher aims to replace injections with pills

Technion team discover proteins in human breast milk can help deliver sensitive medical compounds, such as vaccines and insulin, through digestive system into bloodstream

Dr. Asaf Singer | 02.23.25

4 women in intensive care with flu complications: 'Didn't vaccinate because of fake news'

The women, ages 22-50, are sedated and ventilated in intensive care; Only one of the four has been vaccinated against the flu; 'The flu vaccine is not 100% effective, but it will still prevent serious illness or prevent illness at all, so it is highly recommended to get vaccinated'

Raanan Ben-Zur | 01.14.25

Everything you need to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

RSV is increasingly affecting the elderly, causing severe illness similar to the flu and COVID-19; With no effective treatment available, vaccination offers the best prevention against complications and hospitalizations

Prof. Yasmin Maor | 10.09.24

Meet the Israeli doctor who revealed a major COVID vaccine side-effect

The State Comptroller praised Professor Dror Mevorach, who was the first to discover one of the dangerous side effects of the coronavirus vaccine: inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis); He also explains why he did not agree with recommendation for fourth and fifth vaccinations

Adir Yanko, Alexandra Lukash, Yaron Drukman | 05.22.24

Coronavirus is back: What to do if COVID test is positive

Updated vaccine expected to arrive by October, is seen as effective on new strain of the virus; as quarantine no longer obligated under guidelines, public urged to stay at home if infected to protect the vulnerable at at risk

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.07.23

New COVID variant detected in Israel

Health official says there is simply not enough information available to determine how quickly the variant can spread or how severe a disease if could cause

Alexandra Lukash, Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 08.20.23

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are here – what you need to know

New study highlights important of receiving vaccinations, which are expected to arrive in Israel via the Health Ministry during the fall High Holidays

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.15.23

Coronavirus is here to stay: a new strain in Britain, an increase in cases in New York

After a year of near-silence from COVID-19, the virus appears again with a new strain – a descendant of the Omicron variant discovered in the UK; at the same time, in New York there is a new wave of infections, but the numbers are still lower than last year

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.06.23

FDA approves RSV vaccine for infants

Respiratory Syncytial Virus poses danger to infants under the age of one and the at risk population; new vaccine administered in one shot found to reduce hospitalization by 70% according to studies

Prof. Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh | 07.24.23

Israeli man diagnosed with monkeypox despite being twice vaccinated

Health Ministry says epidemiological investigation into the case suggests no other people were in contact with the patient and exposed to the virus, and recommends people in high-risk groups in Israel get vaccinated against the virus

Adir Yanko | 06.22.23

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