New strain of swine flu may lead to pandemic, scientists warn
New study by Chinese scientists shows virus becoming more prevalent in pigs may soon make the jump to humans.
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Israeli singer cancels show due to swine flu
Shiri Maimon apologizes to fans for cancellation, says she 'doesn't wish this nightmare on anyone.'
'Swine flu' most common strain this year
Hospital wards are over 100% full, and morbidity from flu continues to rise, medical association warns.
Two children in serious condition from swine flu
Two infants hospitalized, one 1.5-years-old, as H1N1 virus outbreak continues to plague Israel.
2-year-old swine flu victim in serious condition
Infant boy with background illnesses in emergency care after being diagnosed with H1N1 virus, amid a nationwide outbreak.
Health Ministry: Vaccinate against swine flu
13 Israelis now infected with the virus, placing strain on national hospitals.
Swine flu victims up to 13, 9 in serious condition
After woman dies from disease, H1N1 shows up nationwide with two hospitalized in Nahariya in north, pregnant patient given C-section.
Woman dies of swine flu, six others infected
Four women are being treated at Soroka hospital in Be'er Sheva; the other two are hospitalized in Jerusalem.
Jewish ‘Burka Family’ Missing After Baby Dies
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 w/ 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.
Toddler Dies of Swine Flu in Israel
The first death this season from influenza virus has occurred at a hospital in Petah Tikvah.
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.
Health Min: After the Holidays, Get a Flu Shot
It's that time of year again; the Health Ministry has issued a recommendation that everyone over 6 months old should get a flu shot.
Physicists’ War against the Flu
Move over, physicians. Three Hebrew U. and US physicists may have the solution to the flu: Selective inoculation based on quantum mechanics theory.
Pregnant Woman Dies of Swine Flu
A pregnant woman who was hospitalized a month ago with the H1N1 swine flu has died. Her healthy baby was delivered and sent home.
Swine Flu Vaccine for All
The H1N1 flu vaccination is available, as of this week, to all citizens of Israel. Not everyone is taking it.
Ministry Ups H1N1 Vaccines
The Ministry of Health convened Monday to address its concern following a slew of swine flu-related deaths since last Thursday.
Swine Flu Vaccination Underway
17,000 Israelis have been vaccinated for swine flu, and more vaccines are en route. Campaign still limited to high-risk groups.
Flu Closes Tel Aviv School
A Tel Aviv elementary school has been closed for the first time due to an outbreak of flu. It is not clear which viral strain caused the closure.
Positive Swine Flu Vaccine Test
An Israeli biotech firm said it has successfully tested a swine flu vaccine – but only on rats. Its stock soared before trading was suspended.
Israel Pushes Swine Flu Vaccines
Israel looks abroad for swine flu vaccines despite controversy. Fifth flu-related death reported.
Third Case of Swine Flu Death
A 12-year-old girl with a severe chronic disease who developed swine flu has died, marking the third death related to H1N1 influenza.
First Swine Flu Death in Israel?
Health experts fear that a recent death may have been caused by the swine flu, making it Israel's first fatality in the global pandemic.
Swine Flu Strikes Jewish Camps
The swine flu has struck at Jewish camps in France and Canada. Normandy's Bnei Akiva campers are under quarantine.
Chuppah Hosts Swine (Flu)
Latex abounded at the wedding of an Illinois rabbinical student and his bride, when the chuppah was attended by a swine – flu, that is.
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