vaccine

Federal court blocks vaccine mandate for NYC schools

A U.S. court blocked a NYC ruling requiring teachers and staff to be vaccinated with at least the 1st dose of the COVID vaccine.

Study: Flu shot helps against COVID

New study finds patients who received flu vaccine 40% less likely to be hospitalized after contracting COVID.

CDC Director overrules panel regarding booster shots

In rare move, CDC Director rules that people at risk of COVID-19 infection because of their jobs should also be eligible for a booster.

New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staff

New York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced.

'Israel's vaccination campaign is model for entire world'

After heading Moderna's coronavirus vaccine development, Dr. Tal Zaks is ready to tackle new challenges at Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals.

CDC advisers back booster shots for ages 65 and older

CDC advisory panel recommends booster shot for Americans aged 65 and older and some adults with underlying medical conditions.

Moderna CEO: COVID pandemic could be over in a year

Moderna Chief Executive says enough vaccine doses should be available by the middle of next year so that everyone can be vaccinated.

FDA authorizes booster shots for ages 65 and older

FDA authorizes booster doses for Americans aged 65 and older and younger adults with underlying health conditions.

Brazil's unvaccinated president not allowed into city's diners

Bolsonaro told members of the UN General Assembly he wouldn't require Brazil's citizens to get the COVID vaccine.

Biden to get booster shot on camera once approved

Biden plans to get his COVID-19 booster shot on camera once it's fully approved for Americans over the age of 65.

US to allow entry to vaccinated EU, UK travelers

Foreign nationals flying to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated before boarding an airplane to the U.S.

Pfizer-BioNTech: COVID-19 vaccine safe for children 5-11

Data to be submitted to FDA for emergency use authorization, Pfizer-BioNTech says.

'Israelis have more trust in the FDA than Americans'

Former Associate Director General of Health Ministry on FDA decision regarding booster shots: They have their own considerations.

Doctors to Health Ministry:

'Drop booster shot requirement for Green Pass system'

100 Israeli doctors and scientists call for Health Ministry to cancel requirement to have 3 doses of vaccine to get Green Pass.

FDA panel rejects COVID-19 booster shots for most Americans

FDA committee rejects COVID-19 booster shots for Americans aged 16 and over, but approves boosters for 65+ and high risk individuals.

24 states threaten to sue Biden over vaccine mandate

24 states threaten to sue over Biden's rule to require employers with more than 100 employees to mandate vaccinations and frequent testing.

Israeli study:3rd shot gives 10 times more antibodies protection

Study at Israeli hospital shows COVID vaccine booster shot restores effectiveness against COVID to 95%.

Pfizer recommends COVID vaccine booster shots

FDA releases documents showing Pfizer recommending administration of 3rd vaccine dose due to declining effectiveness of 1st doses.

A Green Pass to Europe:

Israel, European Union, agree to recognize vaccine certificates

New agreement will allow vaccinated Israelis to access European Green Pass, allowing access to restaurants, cultural centers, and more.

Why is the US government exempt from vaccination?

The Biden administration is enforcing its COVID vaccine mandate on companies but are members of Congress responsible for taking the shot?

'We are in a race between infections and injections'

Immunotherapy professor says COVID infections, deaths in Israel do not bode well for the coming future.

Kosher restaurants fear losing customers over NY vaccine mandate

As New York City vaccine mandate goes into effect, kosher restaurants fear losing customers - or getting fined for non-compliance.

Bennett: Get vaccinated and save lives

PM notes 61 people under the age of 40 are currently in serious condition with COVID. 'None were vaccinated as required.'

Jewish Senate candidate compares Biden vax mandate to Gestapo

'Do not comply with the tyranny. When the Gestapo show up at your front door, you know what to do,' Josh Mandel says.

Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccine

Moderna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu.

Biden mandates COVID-19 shots and tests

Biden requires most federal employees to get vaccines, pushes large employers to have their workers vaccinated or tested.

WHO condemns wealthy nations' rush to hand out booster shots

World Health Organization again calls on countries to avoid giving out COVID-19 booster shots until the end of the year.

British MP: 'Let's learn from Israel & get on with booster jabs'

British MP Jeremy Hunt urges Parliament to approve boosters. 'Israel shows booster program brings down hospitalizations in two weeks.'

Israel close to herd immunity, top health officials say

Herd immunity in a month? Health officials say Israel close to herd immunity thanks to recent spate of infections, booster shot campaign.

Israel to advise FDA on booster shots as US mulls 3rd dose

US FDA to use data from Israel's booster shot campaign in deliberations on whether to authorize use of third dose of COVID jab.

Pfizer winning the race for FDA booster approval

"The good news is that if you get the booster, you'll be protected against virtually any variant," says Dr. Fauci.

UK: No decision on COVID vaccines for kids

UK continues to mull whether to offer COVID vaccines to kids ages 12-15, after committee recommends against vaccinating healthy children.

Top US health officials: Not enough data to recommend boosters

Report: Top US health officials told White House they may not have enough data to recommend COVID-19 booster shots for the general public.

Montreal anti-vaxxer won't wear yellow star anymore. Here's why.

An anti-vaxxer in Montreal said he would stop wearing a yellow star. He still thinks vaccine mandates are like the Holocaust.

'If 99% of doctors say to get the COVID vaccine, you get it'

Orthodox rabbis encourage their communities to take the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of Rosh Hashanah.

PM Bennett: 'Get vaccinated and save lives'

'If we all get the coronavirus vaccine, including the third dose, we'll protect our health and the economy,' PM Naftali Bennett promises.

Soon: Isolation for those who have not received booster shot

As part of changes in the green pass to take effect in October, anyone who hasn't had a third dose will be considered unvaccinated.

US has administered third dose to over 1 million people

CDC: A third dose of either Pfizer or Moderna has been administered to over 1 million people since August 13.

Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose holiday meal with unvaccinated

New poll finds 52% of respondents will not agree to attend a holiday meal if unvaccinated people are in attendance.

Top FDA vaccine regulators quit over COVID booster shot approval

Senior FDA regulators quit, reportedly over pressure from White House, CDC to quickly approve COVID booster shots.

Can vaccines stop a new, more dangerous COVID strain?

Scientists are raising concerns as to whether the C.1.2 strain can be stopped - or slowed down - with the help of vaccines.

CDC panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and older

The move comes one week after the FDA granted full approval to the vaccine.

UAE to resume visas to fully vaccinated tourists

UAE will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Monday.

Dr. Fauci supports vaccine mandate in all US schools

Fauci expects FDA to grant full approval to vaccine for children by October.

Education Min. gets extra security amid death threats

'Agree to vaccinate kids in schools - or we will murder you.' Tel Aviv man indicted for threatening to murder minister over vaccine policies

Israel to offer 3rd shot to all ages, cuts Green Pass duration

Health Ministry announces booster shots will be available to all age groups eligible for first two shots. Green Pass duration to be cut.

Israeli study: Natural immunity gives better protection than vax

Study based on Maccabi Health data finds that natural immunity based on prior infection offers considerably better protection than 2 doses.

'The word I chose was not a good one'

Education Minister Yifat Shasha-Biton acknowledges that using the word "crime" regarding COVID-19 vaccines in schools was wrong.

'4th wave has stopped': Number of seriously ill patients falls

Hebrew University health officials say booster shot campaign has stopped fourth wave of COVID pandemic.

Israeli Researchers:

Study: Natural immunity 'stronger, longer' than vaccine immunity

New Israeli study shows recovered patients tended to have better outcomes than vaccine alone - though vaccine can enhance natural immunity.

Delta Air Lines: $200 insurance surcharge on unvaccinated staff

'Since the rise of the Delta variant, all Delta employees who have been hospitalized with COVID were not fully vaccinated,' says CEO.

Huge study finds worse side effects from COVID than from vaccine

Study followed 2 million members of Clalit health fund. Significantly worse outcomes (including myocardia) for infected vs. vaccinated.

Pfizer seeks US approval of booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer says it has started the application process for a third dose of its vaccine for everyone ages 16 and older.

Officials: Booster shots to be available for all ages next week

Ministry of Health expected to make booster shots available to all ages as early as next week.

Watch: Trump jeered for saying he supports vaccinations

One Trump supporter said she doesn't get vaccinated because, 'God separates the sheep from the goats...'

US to give PA half a million COVID vaccines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces Biden Administration to ship 500,000 vaccine doses to PA. 'We are pleased to help lives.'

Booster Program Expands:

Israel expands third vaccine dose to all adults over 30

Effective today, Health Ministry approves booster dose for Israelis 30 and up.

Egypt authorizes locally produced COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine is co-produced by the Chinese company Sinovac and the Egyptian Holding Company for Biological Products and Vaccines.

WHO calls for two-month moratorium on booster shots

Head of World Health Organization calls on countries to suspend booster shots as a means of reducing global vaccine inequality.

Pentagon to require service members to be vaccinated

Pentagon announces it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.