Health Ministry-led research also shows teens who got their shots over four months ago only slightly better off than unvaccinated; hospitalizations among kids reportedly on rise.

Tel Aviv-based Popin is behind an innovative playground that enables large play structures to pop-up for playtime and can be easily stored away when not in use.

There are about 5 million disabled kids in the world that do not have access to a wheelchair. When two Israelis founded Wheelchairs of Hope, they had these children in mind. The organization is hoping to produce one million kid-friendly wheelchairs and ship them worldwide.

Keeping track of children is easier said than done. Finally, a "hereO" has come along to help parents keep track of their children, with efficiency.

Parents to young kids are dream consumers: They generally spare little to get their kids the best of everything, from diapers, to baby clothes and after school activities. Israeli app KiddyUp uses the best source available to help cut costs – other parents.

Two years ago, Itay Eshet's daughter told him she wanted a Facebook account. She was 10 years old. Facebook's great, Eshet told her, but it's not for kids. So instead they built a new social network for preteens called Nipagesh, which means "let's meet" in Hebrew.

Israeli startup TinyTap launched a new iPad app aimed at strengthening the bond between parents and children. The TinyTap platform allows parents to create individualized games and activities for their children, using things like personal photos and voice recordings.