vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine appointments now available for children 5-11

Israel's four HMOs open their appointment books, allowing parents to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children - starting Tuesday.

Iran says more than half of its population has been vaccinated

Iran announces that 44 million people in the country have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Fauci: Babies could be eligible for vaccine by early 2022

Dr. Anthony Fauci estimates babies and toddlers aged 6 months to 5 years could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by spring.

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.

Bennett: Vaccination of children to begin on Tuesday

Prime Minister announces that 5-to-11-year-olds will be able to receive the Pfizer vaccine as of next week.

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.

Austria returns to total nationwide lockdown, vaccine mandate

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

Canada to approve Pfizer vaccine for children

Canada’s federal government to announce on Friday that Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged five to 11.

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.

Moderna asks FDA to authorize booster for all adults

Moderna applies with Food and Drug Administration for authorization of its COVID-19 booster vaccine for all adults aged 18 and older.

Vaccines Committee to discuss booster for teens

Vaccines Committee to meet Sunday, discuss booster vaccines for teenagers aged 12 to 15.

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.

Prof. Ash: 'We'll start giving children COVID vaccine next week'

COVID-19 infection coefficient nearing 1 as Israel gears up to vaccinate children 5-11.

PA approves COVID-19 vaccines for teens

PA approves recommendations of health officials to administer COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 15.

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.

NYC: Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas

Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas and yellow star outside Jewish politician’s office in the Bronx.

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.

Public health chief:

'No plans to force parents to vaccinate their children'

Israel's public health chief calls for maximum transparency on risk of COVID for kids. '206 kids were in critical condition, 11 died.'

Health Min.: Over one-third of Israelis unvaccinated

Just 9.63% have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine but not the third, data shows.

Health Min.: Less than 200 hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Coronavirus czar promises: Decision on vaccinating children who recovered from coronavirus will be announced next week.

Tourists who received Sputnik vaccine to be allowed into Israel

PM Bennett reaches agreement with Health Min., Tourism Min., to allow tourists who received Russian COVID-19 vaccine to enter Israel.

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

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

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.

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.

Fauci: Israeli data shows booster shot is 'absolutely essential'

Biden's Chief Medical Advisor highlights Israel’s experience on booster shots in recommending them for US adults.

Expert: 'Definitely a dilemma' whether to vaccinate children

Health Min. Dir.-Gen. says 'definitely a dilemma' whether to vax children 5-11 against COVID-19, urges parents to ask their pediatricians.

Health Ministry chief: Herd immunity is within reach

Professor Nachman Ash believes the vaccines for children will arrive in Israel in the coming days.

PM Naftali Bennett to Parents:

'No reason to leave your children unvaccinated'

Israeli prime minister calls on parents to vaccinate their children against COVID. 'Don't let them get infected - or infect others.'

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."

US: About 900,000 children have been vaccinated so far

White House says about 900,000 children ages 5 to 11 have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

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.'

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.

'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.

More than 4 million Israelis have received the booster shot

Meanwhile, Cabinet ministers agree on further easing of the limit on crowds in open spaces.

Senator Johnson hosts panel on vax mandates, adverse effects

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

Comedian, top health official cursed during live Facebook chat

Comedian Nadav Abuksis and Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis cursed and insulted by viewers during chat on vaccines.

Vote on children's vaccines won't be broadcast live

Ministry of Health fears threats against committee members and has therefore decided not to allow the public to watch the vote.

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.

'Big Bird' says he got the covid vaccine - & breaks the internet

Sesame Street's Big Bird, age six, says wing is 'a little sore' after receiving coronavirus vaccine. Anti-vaxxers are quick to respond.

Biden vaccine mandate frozen by federal appeals court

Court cites "grave statutory and constitutional" issues with Biden admin. efforts to impose mandate on all companies with over 100 workers.

Top health official on death threats: My children are scared

Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis: I support vaccinating children. In any case the children's vaccines won't arrive for another few weeks.

Georgia Congresswoman: 'Vaccine Nazis ruining our country'

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames ‘vaccine Nazis’ for ‘ruining our country’ months after Holocaust museum apology.

Watch: Unvaccinated medical personnel escorted from workplace

Nurse says she 'asked all day for someone to explain why my sincerely-held religious beliefs are not good enough for Kaiser - no one could.'

Health Min. to hold public meeting on vaccinating children 5-11

Live broadcast will include experts' answers to questions submitted by the public. A final decision will be made next week.

Man sick for over a month after receiving 6 vaccine doses

Man who went to get his COVID booster shot accidentally given 6 doses instead of 1, leaving him too unwell to return to work.

CDC recommends Pfizer's vaccine for children

CDC Director approves recommendation for emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11.

New York health workers seek to block vaccine mandate

Health care workers in New York turn to Supreme Court, say state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate violates their religious liberty rights.

Moderna says FDA will need more time to assess vaccine for teens

FDA says it will require additional time to complete its assessment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use in adolescents.

IDF cancels suspension of elite unit commander who refused vax

Commander of reserve Alpine Unit to resume duties, presenting negative COVID tests in place of vaccine certificate.

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.

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11

Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine receives FDA authorization for children ages 5 to 11, days after experts panel recommended it.

Health Ministry officials against recognition of Sputnik vaccine

'Since when is a serological test a sign that a person was vaccinated?' top specialist queries.

'No need to rush to vaccinate children'

Former head of public health services backs vaccinating children but stresses: "We mustn't act as if there's a gun pointed at our head."

Study: New COVID variant can evade vaccines

New 'heavily mutated' variant of the coronavirus can evade vaccine-induced immunity 'with high efficiency', study finds.

Israel moving forward towards child vaccination

Government staff for managing pandemics schedules meeting to discuss vaccinating children against COVID-19.

CDC: Immunocompromised people may need fourth dose of vaccine

Those who may need a fourth dose should speak to their doctors, CDC says.

PM calls meeting after FDA approves COVID-19 vaccine for kids

PM Bennett working towards vaccinating children against coronavirus, health officials believe approval won't be immediate.

Israeli doctors: Vaccinate the children

'Coronavirus infections can cause more difficult complications than the vaccine,' Health Min. Director General says.

FDA panel recommends COVID-19 vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds

US Food and Drug Administration advisers endorse Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.

FDA to meet tonight to decide on vaccines for children

FDA meet tonight and are expected to approve vaccinations for 5-11-year-olds. Israel to follow suit.