Health Ministry Urges Flu Vaccinations as Season Starts Early
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health is urging the public to get vaccinated against the flu, as the season has started earlier than usual with a high rate of virus identification among the hospitalized. The vaccine, available free of charge for those six months and older, is recommended to reduce the risk of severe illness or death.
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- Israel's Ministry of Health urges flu vaccinations due to an early and severe season.
- High rates of flu virus identification are being seen in hospitalized patients.
- The flu vaccine reduces the risk of severe illness and death.
- Vaccination is recommended for individuals six months and older.
- The flu vaccine is available free of charge through HMOs.
Israel's Ministry of Health is urging the public to get vaccinated against the flu, noting that the influenza season has begun earlier than usual this year. The ministry stated that data indicates a high rate of flu virus identification among hospitalized patients, similar to trends observed in other countries.
While the flu vaccine does not guarantee complete protection against infection, the Ministry of Health emphasizes that it significantly reduces the risk of severe illness or death and generally alleviates the severity of the disease in most cases. The vaccine is considered safe and is recommended for individuals aged six months and older. It is available free of charge through the country's health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
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