The highest frequencies of side-effects reported among all the participants were those following the second vaccination.
The Genesis Prize Chairman praised the role of Jewish scientists and physicians in combating the pandemic.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Before authorizing a third COVID-19 vaccine shot for all, the U.S. is looking to clarify the risk of myocarditis mRNA vaccines pose to young people.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
However, the benefit of the vaccine in preventing hospitalizations and severe morbidity is estimated at 93%.
The problem of Israel's soon-to-be-expired Coronavirus vaccines may have found a resolution.
The South African variant is significantly more likely to break through the protective effect of two doses of the vaccine compared to the British COVID-19 variant.
By Israel Hayom
In an upcoming weekend interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals that he is in talks with Pfizer and Moderna for tens of millions of doses approved for kids.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
The study compared 1.2 million Israelis. Half were fully vaccinated, half were not vaccinated at all.
Of the 66 vaccinated people who did contract COVID-19, all had mild cases of the virus.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
In addition, a new study brings news about a significant decrease in the infection rate of those fully vaccinated
The Palestinian Authority would rather pay terrorists than pay for vaccines. As for the terrorists, then win twice.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Meanwhile, Israel’s Ministry of Health recommends that pregnant and nursing women get inoculated, in consultation with their doctors.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
"The vaccine will protect better than infection with the disease itself.”
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
According to the agreement, the MoH will provide epidemiological info to the pharmaceutical giant in exchange for the ongoing delivery of the BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Israel hopes to vaccinate about a third of its population against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the coming month, possibly the first country in the world to achieve this crucial landmark.
Israel is so far the fastest country in inoculating its population against the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
This is Netanyahu's third time in quarantine.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
Israel would give Pfizer a $35 million advance as early as next week and an additional almost $202 million in January, when the possible vaccine would begin arriving.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
The Israeli prime minister attends the inauguration of an “innovative” coronavirus testing lab at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
By JTA
A study sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research will investigate a genetic mutation found more often in Ashkenazi Jews. The Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, a large-scale biomarker study, is expanding to study individuals with genetic mutations associated with Parkinson’s disease. Among those mutations is the LRRK2, which accounts for a greater […]
Teva, the world leader in generic medication will be soon be launching a generic version of Pfizer's Viagra in the UK and Europe. Pfizer's Viagra patents expired this past week in the UK and parts of Europe, allowing other manufacturers to move in. In the US, a court ruling has prevented Teva from introducing generic […]