The Health Ministry has instructed hospitals and health funds to prepare for an increase in respiratory illnesses and is urging the public to get vaccinated against the flu early.
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.
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.
Researchers caution that country could face wave of respiratory viruses post holiday season.
Israelis are more interested may receive shipment of flu vaccines later than usual this year, report says
CDC's Dr. Robert Redfield warns recurrence of coronavirus outbreak in winter may put 'unimaginable' strain on healthcare system.
New Health Ministry report shows number of new flu cases has dropped, but hospital wards are still overfull.
Woman with no preexisting conditions dies of flu complications, bringing total number of flu-related deaths to 40.
Interview: Hadassah's Prof. Alon Hershko answers questions on why this year's flu is so dangerous, what we can expect, & how to save lives.
Current flu season is worse than previous years'. And how many patients received the 'flu shot' and were hospitalized anyway?
Baby dies of flu complications, bringing the number of dead to 11 in six weeks.
Hospital wards are over 100% full, and morbidity from flu continues to rise, medical association warns.
Health Ministry announces flu vaccines' arrival in Israel, after two people contract H1N1.
Global delay to cause flu vaccines to reach Israel only in November, report says.
Flu season expected to hit earlier than average, while vaccinations fail to include most common strain.
Only 1 in 4 doctors will be vaccinated – and this could put patients at risk. Hospitals prepare for winter.
