Influenza

Health Ministry: Two-month-old dies of flu

Infant dies of flu, bringing number of pediatric influenza fatalities reported this year to six.

Four-year-old boy dies of flu

Four-year-old boy from northern Israel dies of influenza complications, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths from flu this year to five.

Fourth child dies of flu

Four-year-old boy, unvaccinated and with preexisting conditions, dies of influenza, raising this year's pediatric death toll to four.

Sharp spike in flu cases in Israel

The Health Ministry reports an early and sharp rise in influenza cases, with 166 children hospitalized and eight in intensive care as the highly contagious A/H3N2 strain drives widespread infection.

ICUs overloaded

Infants on ventilators, ECMO as flu and measles hit hard

Hadassah and Rambam medical centers report an unusual overload in pediatric ICUs as influenza and measles surge, with several infants in critical condition requiring ventilators and ECMO support.

Ministry of Health: Sharp rise in influenza cases

The Ministry of Health announces that flu season has begun earlier than usual, with cases rising steeply. As a result, the Epidemic Response Team will convene for a special meeting.

Moving organ donation'

Six-year-old Ariel saved lives - even after his death

Ariel died at Shaare Zedek Medical Center and his family decided to donate his organs; the donations saved the lives of two adults and two children.

Second case this year:

6-year-old dies of influenza despite being vaccinated

The Ministry of Health reported that a six-year-old boy, who had been generally healthy and vaccinated against influenza, died after a rapid deterioration in his condition.

Nearly 900 children hospitalized with flu since start of winter

Most flu cases are Type A, included in this year's flu vaccine.

Flu vaccine may be less effective due to new strain

Nearly 2,000 influenza patients hospitalized since start of season, including 605 children, report says.

Condition of girl hospitalized with flu improves

Eight-year-old girl hospitalized with flu is weaned off respirator, doctor praises family's quick thinking.

31-year-old dies from flu shortly after giving birth

Woman hospitalized over flu complications suffers fatal deterioration shortly after giving birth.

8-year-old in serious condition from the flu

Young girl suffers severe breathing difficulties, requires resuscitation due to complications from the flu.

Six-year-old who died in sleep passed away from 'flu

Yosef Na'im, the 6-year-old who died mysteriously in his sleep, may have died of influenza, not coronavirus, report says.

Israel throws out 1.5 million flu vaccines

Four million doses of vaccine, 1.5 million of them tossed - and not a single instance of flu identified in labs.

Experts ask if COVID has killed off flu as cases nosedive by 98%

Daily Mail reports 'surveillance' data collected by WHO shows how flu cases plummeted globally.

Number of flu cases drops significantly

New Health Ministry report shows number of new flu cases has dropped, but hospital wards are still overfull.

Woman, 40, dies of flu in Haifa

Woman with no preexisting conditions dies of flu complications, bringing total number of flu-related deaths to 40.

Two people in serious condition due to flu complications

Pregnant woman, 38, and 57-year-old man unconscious and on respirators after suffering complications of influenza.

Woman dies of flu complications

Woman dies after flu leads to serious complications, bringing number of flu deaths to 18.

Report: Flu season worse than previous years

Current flu season is worse than previous years'. And how many patients received the 'flu shot' and were hospitalized anyway?

Israeli singer cancels show due to swine flu

Shiri Maimon apologizes to fans for cancellation, says she 'doesn't wish this nightmare on anyone.'

Baby dies of flu in central Israel

Baby dies of flu complications, bringing the number of dead to 11 in six weeks.

'Swine flu' most common strain this year

Hospital wards are over 100% full, and morbidity from flu continues to rise, medical association warns.

Entire family hospitalized after contracting the flu

Family of three placed in separate hospitals after contracting influenza.

Flu shots arrive in Israel

Health Ministry announces flu vaccines' arrival in Israel, after two people contract H1N1.

Flu vaccines will only be available in November

Global delay to cause flu vaccines to reach Israel only in November, report says.

Flu alert: 'Israel is in for a tough winter'

Flu season expected to hit earlier than average, while vaccinations fail to include most common strain.

Health Minister receives flu shot

Health Minister Litzman and Health Ministry Director General Bar Siman Tov receive influenza vaccinations at Jerusalem school.

Flu Pandemic 'Violent, But Not Deadlier'

Medical professionals call on public to be vaccinated as patients begin to flood hospitals with complications from flu-like virus.

Jewish ‘Burka Family’ Missing in Israel After Baby's Death

The hareidi-religious Eida Hareidit organization has joined a search for a hareidi-religious Jerusalem family missing after the baby died.

Hospitals Struggle to Cope with Rising Swine Flu in Israel

Two more people were admitted Thursday to a hospital in Israel due to the H1N1 virus, also known as “swine flu.” Two people have died.

Hospitals Report Beds Filled with Flu Patients

Hospitals along the northern coast report their beds are starting to be filled with patients suffering with influenza.

Toddler Dies of Swine Flu in Israel

The first death this season from influenza virus has occurred at a hospital in Petah Tikvah.

Israeli Flu Season Arrives, 2 Cases Reported

Despite mild weather most days, and even people still on the beach, autumn is here and winter approaches. Flu season has arrived.

CDC Report: Swine Flu is Back

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that swine flu is back, with 12 cases reported by Friday.