flu

Boy, 13, dies of suspected flu complications

Healthy 13-year-old treated for suspected pneumonia dies shortly after arriving at Ziv Medical Center; hospital suspects death caused by complications of influenza.

Beilison Medical Center:

Four young women hospitalized with flu complications

Beilinson Medical Center reports that four young women have been hospitalized in ICU in serious condition due to flu complications. Only one was vaccinated against flu.

Former President Bill Clinton released from hospital

Clinton was treated for the flu after being admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with a fever.

Amid reports about his health:

Netanyahu examined by his personal physician

The Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu is in good condition, denies reports that he is suffering from a serious case of the flu.

Haifa:

6-year-old girl dies after contracting flu

Rambam hospital says child's cause of death not known after she passes away in emergency room and tested positive for the flu.

'He's receiving treatment'

Nasrallah cancels speech due to the flu

Last year, Nasrallah gave a speech in which he was seen coughing, leading to rumors about his health.

Spain: "Omicron is just like the flu"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is amongst the first European leaders to push for treating Omicron like the seasonal flu.

Nearly 900 children hospitalized with flu since start of winter

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

New mother diagnosed with COVID plus flu

Mother & baby discharged from hospital in good condition. Meanwhile, cases of both illnesses increasing.

Flu vaccine may be less effective due to new strain

Nearly 2,000 influenza patients hospitalized since start of season, including 605 children, report says.

Condition of girl hospitalized with flu improves

Eight-year-old girl hospitalized with flu is weaned off respirator, doctor praises family's quick thinking.

31-year-old dies from flu shortly after giving birth

Woman hospitalized over flu complications suffers fatal deterioration shortly after giving birth.

Six-year-old who died in sleep passed away from 'flu

Yosef Na'im, the 6-year-old who died mysteriously in his sleep, may have died of influenza, not coronavirus, report says.

Expert: Important to get vaccinated against the flu as well

Prof. Nadav Davidovitch of Ben Gurion University: There is no problem with getting both COVID-19 and flu vaccine together.

Study: Flu shot helps against COVID

New study finds patients who received flu vaccine 40% less likely to be hospitalized after contracting COVID.

Moderna developing single-dose COVID-19 and flu vaccine

Moderna says it is developing a single vaccine that combines a booster dose against COVID-19 and the flu.

Israel throws out 1.5 million flu vaccines

Four million doses of vaccine, 1.5 million of them tossed - and not a single instance of flu identified in labs.

Winter 2021: Flu not yet identified in Israel

Estimates attribute low morbidity from respiratory infections to decreased international travel, mask-wearing and social distancing.

Trump: '37,000 Americans died of flu, nothing shut down'

US President: Tens of thousands of Americans die of flu each year and 'nothing shut down'. COVID-19 less deadly: '22 deaths, think about it'

Number of flu cases drops significantly

New Health Ministry report shows number of new flu cases has dropped, but hospital wards are still overfull.

Woman, 40, dies of flu in Haifa

Woman with no preexisting conditions dies of flu complications, bringing total number of flu-related deaths to 40.

'Are vaccines dangerous? The flu is much more so'

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.

Two people in serious condition due to flu complications

Pregnant woman, 38, and 57-year-old man unconscious and on respirators after suffering complications of influenza.

Woman dies of flu complications

Woman dies after flu leads to serious complications, bringing number of flu deaths to 18.

40-year-old dies of the flu in central Israel

Unvaccinated 40-year-old man dies at Sheba Tel HaShomer hospital after getting the flu. 9-year-old girl in serious condition in Ashdod.

Israeli singer cancels show due to swine flu

Shiri Maimon apologizes to fans for cancellation, says she 'doesn't wish this nightmare on anyone.'

Shaarei Zedek: 19-year-old dies of 'probable flu complication'

19-year-old dies at Shaarei Tzedek Hospital, 'probably as result of flu complication.'

Entire family hospitalized after contracting the flu

Family of three placed in separate hospitals after contracting influenza.

Flu alert: 'Israel is in for a tough winter'

Flu season expected to hit earlier than average, while vaccinations fail to include most common strain.

Rabbi’s death from flu in Uman has community in panic

Haredi rabbi from Israel living in Ukraine dies of flu virus, sparking panic in local Breslev Hasidic community.

Rivlin to receive antibiotic treatment

President Rivlin, who is suffering from a mild flu, will maintain a more controlled schedule to allow him the required respite.

15-year-old girl dies from flu

Eilat teenager dies suddenly after contracting flu virus.

7-year old girl dies from flu

Resident of Elad passes away one week after collapsing.

New Israeli vaccine protects against the flu

Israeli company Biondvax has come up with a new vaccine to heighten immunity against the most common of all viruses - the flu.

Rabbi Kanievsky is admitted to hospital with the flu

Following an illness that continued throughout the weekend, Rav Kanievsky was admitted to hospital and was diagnosed with the flu.

Health Ministry urges public to vaccinate against swine flu

13 Israelis now infected with the virus, placing strain on national hospitals.

Flu Pandemic 'Violent, But Not Deadlier'

Medical professionals call on public to be vaccinated as patients begin to flood hospitals with complications from flu-like virus.

Hospitals Report Beds Filled with Flu Patients

Hospitals along the northern coast report their beds are starting to be filled with patients suffering with influenza.

Hospitals, MDA Overloaded

Flu and other winter ailments causing overload. MDA places more ambulances on call.

Israeli Flu Season Arrives, 2 Cases Reported

Despite mild weather most days, and even people still on the beach, autumn is here and winter approaches. Flu season has arrived.

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 Ministry: Over 6 Months Old? Go 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.

Expert: Flu Still Dangerous, Even in an 'Off' Year

This year's flu is mild, compared to last year's H1N1 pandemic - but that doesn't mean that the current risk is any smaller, says a top expert.

Can Quantum Mechanics Conquer the Common Cold?

Move over, physicians. Three Hebrew U. and US physicists may have the solution to the flu: Selective inoculation based on quantum mechanics theory.

Knesset Probes Poor Response to Flu Shot Campaign

Deputy Health Minister Litzman set a personal example Monday and received a flu shot, while the Knesset asked why the public isn't doing the same.

Swine Flu Strikes Palestinian Authority

The first case of swine flu to be diagnosed in the Palestinian Authority has struck a four-year-old child living in Bethlehem.

Egyptian Airport Follows Israeli Lead, Screens for Swine Flu

Egyptian officials are following Israel's lead and now screen incoming travelers for symptoms of the swine flu as they disembark at Cairo Airport.