Ministry of Health — Vaccines and Immunization in Israel

Source: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/vaccines/govil-landing-page · 2026

Source: Ministry of Health (gov.il)

Overview

The Israeli Ministry of Health provides comprehensive vaccination programs for all residents, including new immigrants. Vaccines are administered through Tipat Halav (Family Care Centers) and health bureaus across the country.

Main Vaccine Topics

Vaccines for Babies and Children

• Israel has a national immunization schedule for babies and children.
• Information available at: https://me.health.gov.il/en/parenting/raising-children/immunization-schedule/babies-immunization-schedule/

Vaccines for Women (Before Pregnancy, During Pregnancy, and After Birth)

• Specific vaccines are recommended at different stages of pregnancy.
• Information available at: https://me.health.gov.il/en/parenting/planning-a-family/vaccines-during-pregnancy/vaccination-during-pregnancy/

Vaccines for Senior Citizens

• Customized vaccine recommendations for older adults.
• Information available at: https://me.health.gov.il/en/older-adult/services-rights/vaccines-for-older-adults/vaccines-old-age/customized-vaccines/

Flu and Flu Vaccines

• Annual flu vaccination information: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/flu-disease/govil-landing-page

Measles Vaccine

• Information on the measles vaccine: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/measles-disease/govil-landing-page

Best Practice Guidance for Immunization

• Professional immunization guidelines (Hebrew): https://www.gov.il/he/departments/policies/vaccine-guidelines-main

Travel Vaccines

• Travel warnings by country (Hebrew): https://www.gov.il/he/Departments/DynamicCollectors/travel-warnings
• Travelers’ clinics at health bureaus (Hebrew): https://www.gov.il/he/departments/bureaus/?OfficeId=104cb0f4-d65a-4692-b590-94af928c19c0&categories=e599c400-d4fc-41e1-a621-86e491c6c848

Services

Finding and Making an Appointment at a Tipat Halav (Family Care Center)

• Tipat Halav clinics provide child health and vaccination services for babies and young children.
• This online service allows you to:
  • Locate Tipat Halav clinics managed by various operators.
  • Schedule appointments at clinics managed by the Ministry of Health or the Jerusalem Municipality.
  • For clinics operated by other entities (e.g., Kupat Holim health funds), contact them directly.
• Note: The scheduling service is available in Hebrew only.
• Service link: https://www.gov.il/en/service/appointmen (appointment for family health centers)

Contact

• Government Central Support Center: Call 1299
• Ministry of Health website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/ministry_of_health
• Health Bureaus (local offices): Listed on the Ministry of Health website (Hebrew)

Notes for New Immigrants

• Vaccination services in Israel are largely provided through your Kupat Holim (health fund) and through Tipat Halav centers.
• Immigrants with children should register with a Tipat Halav clinic soon after arrival to ensure children receive vaccinations according to the Israeli schedule.
• If your child received vaccines abroad, bring documentation so the clinic can assess which vaccines may still be needed.
• Senior immigrants should inquire about recommended vaccines for older adults through their Kupat Holim.