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Updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older

Head of CDC signs off on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices regarding updated COVID-19 shots.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older

Moderna's booster performs well against new variant

Moderna says its updated fall COVID-19 booster performed well against BA.2.86 variant.

Moderna's booster performs well against new variant

Tragedy in Jerusalem: Newborn infant dies of pertussis

Unvaccinated infant contracted pertussis - and died, Health Ministry says.

Tragedy in Jerusalem: Newborn infant dies of pertussis

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers on May 11

White House announces May 11 end to COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers to the United States and for government employees.

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for travelers on May 11

FDA recommends just a single bivalent shot

Meanwhile, recent studies show bivalent shots no better than original.

FDA recommends just a single bivalent shot

A potentially hateful message singling out Israel

It’s just too easy and perhaps even natural to be comfortable isolating Jews and Israel for one thing or another. Op-ed.

A potentially hateful message singling out Israel

Secretly filmed Pfizer official admits gain-of-function research

When later confronted with the recording, employee panics and turns violent.

Secretly filmed Pfizer official admits gain-of-function research

MSNBC host develops myocarditis 'after a literal, common cold'

Yasmin Vossoughian ran 7 miles a few times a week before her diagnosis.

MSNBC host develops myocarditis 'after a literal, common cold'

FDA adviser says vaccines could cause auto-immune disease

Dr. Paul Offit explains how spike proteins could be causing myocarditis.

FDA adviser says vaccines could cause auto-immune disease

Annual vaccination against COVID-19

Committee recommends that the Ministry of Health prepare for a COVID-19 vaccination campaign every year in the fall months.

Annual vaccination against COVID-19

New study shows repeat boosters harm T-cell response

"Extended vaccination overturned protective immune memories by promoting adaptive immune tolerance."

New study shows repeat boosters harm T-cell response

No signal of link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke

The statement comes after the FDA and CDC said the Pfizer shot could possibly be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults.

No signal of link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke

Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

The annual defense policy bill gave the Defense Department 30 days to pull the mandate, which was first put in place in August 2021.

Pentagon rescinds COVID-19 vaccination mandate

28% of Americans blame shots for death of someone they know

Results suggest sudden death disproportionately affects the young.

28% of Americans blame shots for death of someone they know

New study shows chances of contracting COVID increase per dose

Three or more vaccine doses led to 300% greater likelihood of contracting COVID.

New study shows chances of contracting COVID increase per dose

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines for children under 5

Food and Drug Administration clears doses of updated COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than age 5.

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines for children under 5

New study shows mRNA from COVID vaccines in breastmilk

Pfizer's animal trials showed mRNA spreads through the body, but most scientists denied the possibility of the same occurring in humans.

New study shows mRNA from COVID vaccines in breastmilk

Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

The United States started rolling out the updated COVID shots in September.

Biden to receive updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

Swedish schools remained open throughout pandemic, but severe illness in children was rare.

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

European parliamentarians don't even know how much the EU paid Pfizer for the shots.

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

Top cardiologist calls for halt to COVID vaccination

Dangers to cardiac health outweigh benefit. "Heart cells cannot be replaced," Dr. Malhotra stresses.

Top cardiologist calls for halt to COVID vaccination

Young mother describes ordeal following COVID vaccination

Problems started two hours after vaccination and only got worse.

Young mother describes ordeal following COVID vaccination

'Not enough time' to conduct human trials on Omicron vaccine

New COVID vaccine was only tested for current variants on eight mice.

'Not enough time' to conduct human trials on Omicron vaccine

Denmark stops all COVID vaccination for those under 50

Denmark stops all COVID vaccination for those under 50

COVID vaccination significantly impacts menstrual cycles

66% of post-menopausal women experienced breakthrough bleeding following shots.

COVID vaccination significantly impacts menstrual cycles

New research links COVID spike protein to heart damage

New generation of COVID vaccines may focus on T-cell response rather than spike protein encoding.

New research links COVID spike protein to heart damage

'1 serious adverse event for every 5,000 COVID vaccinations'

Twitter removed post as "misleading," then reinstated with added note that "the risk is very small."

'1 serious adverse event for every 5,000 COVID vaccinations'

COVID booster significantly delays end of infection

31% boosted people still contagious 10 days post-infection vs. 6% unvaccinated.

COVID booster significantly delays end of infection

Sesame Street's new clip touting COVID shots for kids

Outraged replies hidden on Twitter, such as 'Brought to you by the letter P.'

Sesame Street's new clip touting COVID shots for kids

Watch: Whoopi VS. Whoopi

For the past few years, 'The View' host has been telling people they need to get vaccinated 'or else.' Now she's singing a different tune.

Watch: Whoopi VS. Whoopi

'COVID vax more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out'

New study shows over 8 per 10,000 net increase in hospitalization following vaccination.

'COVID vax more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out'

COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts

Effect begins 2 months following vaccination & persists for at least 5 months, when study ended.

COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts

Biden hails vaccines for children under five

Biden visits vaccination clinic in Washington after health authorities approve COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months.

Biden hails vaccines for children under five

Dr. Fauci admits: No data showing benefit of boosters for kids

"Americans should all know this: There are no studies on children showing a reduction in hospitalization or death," says Sen. Rand Paul.

Dr. Fauci admits: No data showing benefit of boosters for kids

Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'

Study in NEJM notes that natural immunity confers robust protection even a year after infection.

Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'

CDC recommends COVID shots for young children

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention follows FDA, recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months.

CDC recommends COVID shots for young children

CDC: Moderna vaccine poses higher risk of heart inflammation

Announcement comes almost a year after several European countries limited use of vaccine.

CDC: Moderna vaccine poses higher risk of heart inflammation

COVID vaccines linked to 25% increase in cardiac arrest

Study based on data from emergency services. COVID infection itself not linked to increase in cardiovascular complications.

COVID vaccines linked to 25% increase in cardiac arrest

4th COVID shot only protects against infection for 4 weeks

Protection against severe COVID infection more robust at six-week end point.

4th COVID shot only protects against infection for 4 weeks

Antibody levels insignificant for protection against COVID

Trial participants, all healthcare workers, with fewer titers didn't contract COVID while those with more did.

Antibody levels insignificant for protection against COVID

Study of 4th COVID vaccine shot shows only marginal efficacy

Initial spike in antibodies following shot did not translate into significantly greater protection, even after only a month.

Study of 4th COVID vaccine shot shows only marginal efficacy

Four-year-old child from Jerusalem contracts polio

Child was reportedly not vaccinated.

Four-year-old child from Jerusalem contracts polio

Most of the world is 'high-risk' for COVID according to CDC

"Make sure you're fully vaccinated" if you visit, says CDC, even though these countries have the highest vaccination rates.

Most of the world is 'high-risk' for COVID according to CDC

Green Pass to expire at midnight for most venues

Only weddings, clubs, & parties to remain restricted as government admits failure of vaccination to prevent spread of Omicron COVID variant.

Green Pass to expire at midnight for most venues

'80% serious cases are fully vaccinated' says Ichilov director

Vaccine has "no significance regarding severe illness," says Prof. Jacob Giris.

'80% serious cases are fully vaccinated' says Ichilov director

Ottawa police open 'hate crime' hotline despite zero violence

Police chief calls protest "dangerous in every aspect" but can only point to "massive traffic chaos & gridlock" as damages caused.

Ottawa police open 'hate crime' hotline despite zero violence

New study: 133x risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccination

Comparisons with myocarditis rates following infection now irrelevant as vaccination no longer prevents infection.

New study: 133x risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccination

Radio host calls for unvaxxed to be denied hospital care

Howard Stern says: "In my America, you'd go home and die," claims "nothing happened" to anyone as a result of vaccination.

Radio host calls for unvaxxed to be denied hospital care

Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported from Australia

Tennis star denied entry into Australia after initially being granted medical exemption for vaccination requirements.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported from Australia

How did Israel fare in 2021?

2021 was an eventful period in the existence of the young State of Israel, with many developments, some positive and others negative..

How did Israel fare in 2021?

Let our people come home

We can find ways, necessary COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, vaccination and quarantine, to open our doors to Jews living abroad.Op-ed.

Let our people come home

A red country dilemma

One problem about wanting or needing to be in Israel is the random nature of the regulations set for entry into the country. Op-ed.

A red country dilemma

It's OK to force the 'Jab'

Israel is at a crossroads: on the verge of a 5th surge of Covid-19 - or Omicron might be the pandemic's end. Vaccination is a must. Op-ed.

It's OK to force the 'Jab'

A season of never-ending discontent

Are we ever going to be free of this Wuhan whirlwind? Op-ed.

A season of never-ending discontent

Intel to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave

Employees who are not vaccinated by January 4 to be placed on unpaid leave for 3 months starting in April.

Intel to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave

Nurse shortage: Only 400 nurses for school vaccination campaign

Despite Bennett's intent to combat the Omicron strain through student vaccination, there are not enough nurses in schools.

Nurse shortage: Only 400 nurses for school vaccination campaign

Magen David Adom: In-school vaccination against COVID-19

Magen David Adom team members are providing COVID-19 vaccinations at the schools, to children aged 5-11 years old.

Magen David Adom: In-school vaccination against COVID-19

Bennett warns of lockdown if vaccination rates don't rise

Internal Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev suggests imposing green pass on people leaving their homes as Omicron strain spreads.

Bennett warns of lockdown if vaccination rates don't rise

The COVID dilemmas: Antivaxxers in the UK

Boosters should deal with the Omicron threat — but what about antivaxers? Op-ed.

The COVID dilemmas: Antivaxxers in the UK

The COVID dilemmas: Tzuris and Kashas in the USA

Don't ask these four kashas because you may not want to hear the answers.. A spoof on the COVID situation. Op-ed.

The COVID dilemmas:  Tzuris and Kashas in the USA