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Channel 13Health

Teen Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Complication

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Hebrew · 6 newsrooms covering

A 17-year-old girl with no pre-existing conditions was hospitalized in critical condition at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod due to a severe flu complication. She is currently sedated and on a ventilator. Doctors emphasized the potential severity of the flu and the importance of vaccination, noting the teen had not yet received the flu shot.

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  • A 17-year-old girl is in critical condition in Ashdod due to a severe flu complication.
  • The unvaccinated teen has no prior medical conditions but developed a dangerous infection and low blood pressure.
  • She is currently sedated, on a ventilator, and receiving blood pressure support.
  • Doctors highlighted that flu can cause severe, life-threatening complications even in healthy young people.
  • The case underscores the importance of flu vaccination to prevent severe illness.
Teen Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Complication
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A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in serious condition at Assuta Public Hospital in Ashdod on Monday due to a severe complication from influenza. The teenager, who has no prior medical conditions and had not yet been vaccinated against the flu, is currently sedated, on a ventilator, and receiving medication to support her blood pressure. She arrived at the hospital early Monday morning suffering from a severe infection and a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Her condition rapidly deteriorated within hours, first in the emergency room and then in the pediatric intensive care unit. Dr. This case illustrates the importance of flu vaccination, which can significantly reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization."

Channel 13Centre · Tel Aviv

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