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German Health Ministry: 'One 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."
New study: COVID booster significantly delays end of infection
31% boosted people still contagious 10 days post-infection vs. 6% unvaccinated.
Sesame Street's new clip touting COVID shots for kids
Outraged replies hidden on Twitter, such as 'Brought to you by the letter P.'
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.
BMJ Senior Editor: COVID vaccines 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.
New study: COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts
Effect begins 2 months following vaccination & persists for at least 5 months, when study ended.
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.
Dr. Anthony Fauci admits there's no data showing benefit of COVID boosters for children
"Americans should all know this: There are no studies on children showing a reduction in hospitalization or death," says Sen. Rand Paul.
New study: Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'
Study in NEJM notes that natural immunity confers robust protection even a year after infection.
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 admits Moderna vaccine poses higher risk of heart inflammation
Announcement comes almost a year after several European countries limited use of vaccine.
New study links COVID vaccines to 25% increase in cardiac arrest for both males & females
Study based on data from emergency services. COVID infection itself not linked to increase in cardiovascular complications.
New study shows 4th COVID shot only protects against infection for 4 weeks
Protection against severe COVID infection more robust at six-week end point.
New study shows antibody levels not predictive of protection against COVID infection
Trial participants, all healthcare workers, with fewer titers didn't contract COVID while those with more did.
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.
Four-year-old child from Jerusalem contracts polio
Child was reportedly not vaccinated.
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.
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.
'80% of serious COVID cases are fully vaccinated' says Ichilov hospital director
Vaccine has "no significance regarding severe illness," says Prof. Jacob Giris.
Ottawa police open 'hate crime' hotline despite zero violence at truckers' protest
Police chief calls protest "dangerous in every aspect" but can only point to "massive traffic chaos & gridlock" as damages caused.
New study: 133x risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccination
Comparisons with myocarditis rates following infection now irrelevant as vaccination no longer prevents infection.
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.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic deported from Australia
Tennis star denied entry into Australia after initially being granted medical exemption for vaccination requirements.
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..
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.
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.
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.
A season of never-ending discontent
Are we ever going to be free of this Wuhan whirlwind? Op-ed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The COVID dilemmas: Antivaxxers in the UK
Boosters should deal with the Omicron threat — but what about antivaxers? Op-ed.
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.
Officials concerned about impact of Omicron variant on schooling
"We need expanded PCR testing, more vaccination, and better ventilation in schools," says Prof. Davidovitch.
FDA could authorize boosters for all adults as early as Thursday
FDA aiming to authorize Pfizer booster doses for all adults as early as Thursday, sources say.
Health Ministry chief approves children's vaccines
Prof. Nachman Ash accepts recommendation of Ministry of Health expert teams to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19.
Health Ministry recommends vaccinating 5-11-year-olds
Epidemic treatment team at the Ministry of Health presents summary of discussion on vaccination of 5-11-year-olds.
Children's vaccines could arrive in Israel by November 15
Ministry of Health team on pandemic handling will meet on Thursday to discuss vaccines for children aged 5-11 following the FDA's approval.
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