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NYC Council member apologizes for comparing vax mandate to Nazis

'This isn't Nazi Germany,' says Queens Republican in criticism of vaccine mandates she later walked back.

NYC Council member apologizes for comparing vax mandate to Nazis

Pfizer CEO: Vaccine for Omicron will be ready in March

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says the company is already manufacturing doses of its vaccine that targets Omicron variant.

Pfizer CEO: Vaccine for Omicron will be ready in March

Study:

Heart inflammation risk rises with booster shots

New research suggests heart inflammation may be more common than initially believed, becomes more likely among young with booster shots.

Heart inflammation risk rises with booster shots

Brazil's President criticizes children's vaccines

Jair Bolsonaro criticizes country's health regulator for authorizing vaccination of children aged 5 to 11.

Brazil's President criticizes children's vaccines

Herzog receives fourth vaccine dose

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog receive fourth vaccine dose at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center.

Herzog receives fourth vaccine dose

CDC experts recommend boosters for teens

Panel of experts advising CDC votes to recommend Pfizer booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds.

CDC experts recommend boosters for teens

Nearly 900 children hospitalized with flu since start of winter

Most flu cases are Type A, included in this year's flu vaccine.

Nearly 900 children hospitalized with flu since start of winter

MDA kicks off 4th dose vaccination drive for elderly Israelis

Magen David Adom began vaccinating the elderly in residential homes with the fourth vaccine

MDA kicks off 4th dose vaccination drive for elderly Israelis

'COVID-19 can cause complications, effects lasting a long time'

'We don't want herd immunity for an illness like this, goal is to prevent infection as much as possible,' Dr. Orly Greenfeld says.

'COVID-19 can cause complications, effects lasting a long time'

America’s biggest military stories in 2021

Amid challenging times, here are the five gravest challenges the Pentagon faced during the past 12 months: Op-ed.

America’s biggest military stories in 2021

Turkey unveils domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine

Turkey begins administering its Turkovac vaccine at hospitals across the country.

Turkey unveils domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine

Fifth COVID Wave:

Israel okays 4th jab, partially restores outdoor mask mandate

Health Ministry chief Nachman Ash says decision reached to move forward with second booster shot for people with impaired immune systems.

Israel okays 4th jab, partially restores outdoor mask mandate

Report: Most members of Israel vax 'expert cmte' not doctors

According to report, 48 out of 90 are not doctors. 16 of these lack relevant clinical experience, 26 security officials remain undisclosed.

Report: Most members of Israel vax 'expert cmte' not doctors

New research: Booster dose highly effective for cancer patients

Tel Aviv hospital examines immunogenicity and safety of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster in actively treated cancer patients.

New research: Booster dose highly effective for cancer patients

COVID booster shots to be given after 3 months instead of 6

Health Ministry halves time between 2nd and 3rd doses of COVID vaccine.

COVID booster shots to be given after 3 months instead of 6

Orthodox nurses publish 140-page vaccine info pamphlet

Fighting anti-vaxxers among Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews, nurses write a 140-page rebuttal.

Orthodox nurses publish 140-page vaccine info pamphlet

Omicron measures, a test of rationality

The govermental reactions to the Omicron variant are a 'nisayon haseikhel' - a test of rationality. We need much more information. Op-ed.

Omicron measures, a test of rationality

AstraZeneca to produce vaccine for Omicron

Oxford university and AstraZeneca begin work on Omicron-targeted version of their coronavirus vaccine.

AstraZeneca to produce vaccine for Omicron

Bennett proposes denying entry to classes for unvaccinated kids

The Ministry of Education and other MKs oppose the proposal. Parental leadership: "A proposal that is a disgrace to decision-makers."

Bennett proposes denying entry to classes for unvaccinated kids

Data shows Moderna booster shot works against omicron

Data shows Moderna booster shot increases neutralizing antibodies against the omicron variant.

Data shows Moderna booster shot works against omicron

Moderna chief medic: 'Omicron poses a real threat'

Dr. Burton warns of "situation where individuals will become co-infected" with both Delta & Omicron, leading to more mutations emerging.

Moderna chief medic: 'Omicron poses a real threat'

Anti-vaxxers threaten elderly rabbi and his family

Anti-vaxxers are harassing those close to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky with hate mail, telephone harassment, and letters bearing outright threats.

Anti-vaxxers threaten elderly rabbi and his family

US discharges 27 service members who refused vaccine

The Pentagon announced in August it would require service members to receive COVID-19 vaccine.

US discharges 27 service members who refused vaccine

Ex-Health Min. chief: Israel must force people to get vaccinated

'Unvaccinated people should be forced to stay at home, make situation so hard for them they have no choice but to get vaccinated.'

Ex-Health Min. chief: Israel must force people to get vaccinated

Just 10% of young children in Israel have received COVID vaccine

Latest children's vaccination campaign a failure? Few parents vaccinating their kids for COVID, with lowest numbers in haredi, Arab sectors.

Just 10% of young children in Israel have received COVID vaccine

Hasidic leader urges teachers in Brooklyn yeshiva to get vaccine

Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach, leader of the Belz Hasidic sect in Israel, urges teachers at new Belz school in Borough Park to get vaccinated.

Hasidic leader urges teachers in Brooklyn yeshiva to get vaccine

Watch: Google Assistant sings 'the vaccine song'

Google Assistant app sings song celebrating vaccines when asked for a song.

Watch: Google Assistant sings 'the vaccine song'

Survey: 20% of 5-to-11-year-olds reported vaccine side effects

Maccabi Healthcare Services survey: 20% of vaccinated children suffered side effects, most often weakness, fatigue or headaches.

Survey: 20% of 5-to-11-year-olds reported vaccine side effects

Israeli study:

Booster shot reduces risk of death by 90 percent

Study conducted on people aged 50 and older finds that third dose of Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-related death by 90 percent.

Booster shot reduces risk of death by 90 percent

Haredi Rabbi: Bennett is a liar - but get vaccinated regardless

Senior haredi rabbi calls PM 'a liar', says government untrustworthy, but adds vaccines are obligatory regardless.

Haredi Rabbi: Bennett is a liar - but get vaccinated regardless

Israeli Health Ministry begins deliberations on 4th COVID shot

Second Booster: As more cases of Omicron variant discovered across Israel, Health Ministry weighs additional jab.

Israeli Health Ministry begins deliberations on 4th COVID shot

Pfizer CEO: Israel is a beacon of hope in this pandemic

Albert Bourla talks about his good relations with Netanyahu and Bennett and answers parents who are worried over the COVID vaccine.

Pfizer CEO: Israel is a beacon of hope in this pandemic

Anti-vaccine group places unapproved ads at New York bus stop

An anti-vaccine ad by an Orthodox group briefly took over a Crown Heights bus stop.

Anti-vaccine group places unapproved ads at New York bus stop

'We need to examine all options - including mandatory vaccines'

'Israel's approach is more understanding - and that comes with a price,' coronavirus czar Prof. Salman Zarka says.

'We need to examine all options - including mandatory vaccines'

Federal judge blocks Biden's vaccine mandate

Federal judge in Louisiana issues nationwide preliminary injunction against Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Federal judge blocks Biden's vaccine mandate

Stocks plunge following Moderna CEO's gloomy predictions

Stéphane Bancel stressed risks involved in switching production to Omicron-focused vaccine, suggested booster doses were a better option.

Stocks plunge following Moderna CEO's gloomy predictions

Pfizer CEO:

New vaccine against Omicron variant could be ready in 100 days

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says original vaccine likely still effective against new COVID variant, but will develop new vaccine just in case.

New vaccine against Omicron variant could be ready in 100 days

Is 'vaccine apartheid' responsible for Omicron?

In an unvaccinated population, COVID can spread unchecked and mutate faster. 3.5 billion people have yet to receive a vaccine shot.

Is 'vaccine apartheid' responsible for Omicron?

COVID Czar: We're in control of the situation

Seven cases of Omicron variant confirmed in Israel. "We only have limited information on new variant; vaccine remains useful," Zarka says.

COVID Czar: We're in control of the situation

Anti-vaxxer will pay professor 42,000 NIS

Woman who verbally attacked director of Sheba Medical Center's infectious diseases department to pay compensation. 'Violence has a price.'

Anti-vaxxer will pay professor 42,000 NIS

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Vaccinate children against COVID-19'

After meeting senior doctors, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbi, tells parents to vaccinate children against COVID-19.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: 'Vaccinate children against COVID-19'

Leading Doctor: COVID infects the brain, vaccinate your children

Dr. Meir Preis, director of the Institute of Hematology at Carmel Medical Center, calls on parents not to listen to 'charlatans and liars.'

Leading Doctor: COVID infects the brain, vaccinate your children

Pfizer: Vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents

Pfizer says results of long-term trial of COVID-19 vaccine found it is 100 percent effective in protecting 12-to-15-year-olds.

Pfizer: Vaccine is 100% effective in protecting adolescents

Feiglin: Health officials lied through their teeth

Former MK recounts to Avi Abelow his experience at Knesset Health Committee hearing on COVID shot for children.

Feiglin: Health officials lied through their teeth

Austria: Tens of thousands march against lockdown, vax mandate

Nearly 40,000 demonstrators march in Vienna to protest Austrian government's new COVID lockdown, plans to impose vaccine mandate.

Austria: Tens of thousands march against lockdown, vax mandate

Israel's vax committee endorses COVID jabs for children 5-11

Health Ministry committee recommends COVID vaccine for children 5-11 and offering booster shots to kids 12-15.

Israel's vax committee endorses COVID jabs for children 5-11

First shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for children lands in Israel

Approximately one million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech children's coronavirus vaccine arrive in Israel ahead of Tuesday rollout.

First shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for children lands in Israel

FDA authorizes Covid-19 boosters for all adults

The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna's Covid-19 boosters for all adults over 18-years old.

FDA authorizes Covid-19 boosters for all adults

Austria returns to total nationwide lockdown, vaccine mandate

Days after imposing lockdown on the unvaccinated, Austria to lockdown entire population, including fully vaccinated.

Austria returns to total nationwide lockdown, vaccine mandate

FDA asks for 55 years to release data on Pfizer's COVID vaccine

The FDA promised "full transparency" due to "tremendous public interest" in a drug that it approved after just 108 days of study.

FDA asks for 55 years to release data on Pfizer's COVID vaccine

Pfizer Tests: All-cause mortality higher among the vaccinated

FDA report shows Pfizer's clinical trials found 24% higher all-cause mortality rate among the vaccinated compared to placebo group.

Pfizer Tests: All-cause mortality higher among the vaccinated

Pfizer rep to FDA: New vaccine formulation was not tested

Pfizer rep tells FDA panel that characteristics of new vax formulation to be used on children are 'expected to be the same' as before.

Pfizer rep to FDA: New vaccine formulation was not tested

Gene Simmons of KISS: ‘If you’re unvaccinated, you are an enemy’

KISS frontman slams unvaccinated Americans, denouncing them as the "enemy".

Gene Simmons of KISS: ‘If you’re unvaccinated, you are an enemy’

Teen who died from stroke becomes target of anti-vaxxer claims

16-year-old Israeli girl with birth defect died, prompting social media claims she suffered adverse vaccine reaction.

Teen who died from stroke becomes target of anti-vaxxer claims

Feiglin warns Israeli newspaper accusing him of vax 'fake news'

Article accused former MK of "spreading conspiracy theories," elaborating that he "advanced issues in the spirit of the vaccine-opposers."

Feiglin warns Israeli newspaper accusing him of vax 'fake news'

Health Minister Horowitz: 'I've also received threats'

'People put heart & soul into healthcare - and are threatened,' Health Min. says. 'Some in the staff of experts don't want to be exposed.'

Health Minister Horowitz: 'I've also received threats'

Expert: 'Children at greater risk from COVID than from vaccine'

Ahead of decision on vaccine approval, head of Israel's Pediatric Association tells why he supports coronavirus vaccines for children 5-11.

Expert: 'Children at greater risk from COVID than from vaccine'

'There'll be a rush to vaccinate children'

'There'll be a rush of parents who've been waiting to vaccinate, but we won't reach 50%,' Dr. Tal Brosh says ahead of Health Min. decision.

'There'll be a rush to vaccinate children'

Senator Johnson hosts panel on vax mandates, adverse effects

Wisconsin senator hosts expert panel discussing federal vaccine mandates and vaccine injuries.

Senator Johnson hosts panel on vax mandates, adverse effects

Israel to permit some tourists in without third COVID vaccine

Tourists without COVID booster shot to be allowed into Israel as part of pilot program for organized groups.

Israel to permit some tourists in without third COVID vaccine