Vaccines are considered a breakthrough in medicine. They protect against disease both by providing personal protection to the vaccinated person and by preventing the spread and transmission of diseases.
Vaccinations have brought about a significance decrease in morbidity and mortality from infectious disease against which they are administered. The high vaccination coverage in Israel leads to a low rate of morbidity from the diseases against which the vaccination in administered in Israel.
The Ministry of Health recommends routine vaccinations for babies, children and adults, as well as for specific populations: the aged (65 years and over), pregnant women, persons travelling abroad, healthcare workers, students of healthcare professions, and additional at-risk populations.
Vaccines for babies, children and pregnant women
Prevention of influenza
Further information about vaccines
