Health Ministry Urges Flu Vaccinations Ahead of Winter Season
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health is urging the public, especially at-risk populations, to get vaccinated against the flu as winter approaches. Hospitals are preparing for increased respiratory illness with enhanced staffing and patient isolation protocols.
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- Health Ministry calls for flu vaccinations before winter.
- Hospitals to prepare for increased respiratory illness.
- Vaccines available at HMO clinics nationwide.
- Special distribution to geriatric and sheltered housing.
- Vaccine reduces risk of severe illness and complications.
The Ministry of Health has issued directives to hospitals and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) in preparation for the winter season, anticipating an increase in respiratory illnesses. The ministry is urging the public, particularly those in at-risk groups, to get vaccinated against the flu promptly. Flu vaccines are now available at HMO clinics nationwide.
Hospitals are instructed to prepare for potential surges by increasing staffing, isolating patients with respiratory symptoms, and employing protective measures. A campaign to distribute flu vaccines to approximately 400 locations across the country, including geriatric facilities and sheltered housing, began this week.
Dr. Hagai Mizrahi, head of the Ministry of Health's Medical Division, stated, "The vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe illness and complications."
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