Flu

Air conditioner flu? Why we get sick in July – and whether the A/C is really to blame

It's mid-July, and people are suffering from colds, fatigue, and even fever. What’s the real reason for all this, and how can we avoid getting sick in the summer?

 A woman feeling sick
 PROF. ASSAF ZINGER’S team at work.

Technion close to develop oral consumption of medications to tackle COVID, flu, instead of vaccines

 An egg shortage due to avian flu could put a crimp on Passover in 2025.

Passover requires tons of eggs, so what's a Jew to do amid the avian flu?

 The flu and cold season is here. Prepare accordingly

How to stay healthy and safe this winter: Essential tips


Bird flu continues to spread in cows in US, human infected

The CDC stressed that the overall human health risk of the bird flu remains low.

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

Winter illnesses: How to stay healthy this flu and COVID season

This winter, Israelis face overcrowded hospitals, long ER waits, and high flu rates in Israel. Here are some tips on illness prevention and home care.

 Congestion in a hospital emergency room

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.  

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West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes

West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.

 Bird receiving oral swab for West Nile virus testing.

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

New COVID-19 sub-variant is highly contagious, CDC warns

Winter has come again, and again a combination of the flu with respiratory diseases and a new strain of coronavirus threatens our health.

 People wearing masks pass by portraits of Chinese President Xi Jinping, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Shanghai, China, August 31, 2022

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.

 Flu and cold season is here. Prepared accordingly

Call to cancer patients to get flu and COVID-19 Omricon vaccines

The vaccines are available free at your public health fund.

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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%.

 A vaccination being administered

‘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. 

Vaccination against the flu

The virus that may cause death: Why you should get vaccinated for RSV

While COVID-19 and the flu get all the attention, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains a silent threat, causing widespread respiratory illnesses every winter.

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