Clalit Health Launches Flu Vaccination Drive on Election Day
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Clalit Health Services is operating a special flu vaccination campaign on Israel's Election Day, October 26, 2026, with mobile units and dozens of sites nationwide. The initiative aims to increase accessibility to the flu shot on the holiday, allowing people to get vaccinated while out for election-related activities. This is part of Clalit's preparation to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of members this winter.
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- Clalit Health is launching a special flu vaccination campaign on Election Day, October 26, 2026.
- Mobile vaccination units will be deployed in Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Hod HaSharon, Tiberias, and Beit She'an.
- Dozens of additional vaccination sites will be available in clinics and shopping malls nationwide.
- The campaign aims to make flu shots more accessible on the national holiday.
- No appointment is needed; individuals can find locations online.
Clalit Health Services is launching a special flu vaccination campaign on Election Day, October 26, 2026, utilizing mobile vaccination units and numerous fixed sites across Israel. The initiative aims to make the flu shot more accessible to the public on a national holiday, coinciding with the peak preparation period for the winter flu season.
Mobile units will be stationed in Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Hod HaSharon, Tiberias, and Beit She'an. In parallel, dozens of vaccination stations will operate in selected clinics and shopping malls, some located near polling stations. This allows Clalit members to get vaccinated as part of their Election Day activities, eliminating the need to schedule separate appointments.
Clalit has prepared with augmented staff and a nationwide supply of vaccines. The vaccination process is straightforward: no prior appointment is necessary. Individuals can find the nearest vaccination point via Clalit's website or social media. This campaign is part of Clalit's broader effort to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of members throughout the upcoming winter.
The flu vaccine is considered a crucial tool for reducing the risk of illness and complications, including hospitalizations, particularly for at-risk populations. Annual vaccination is recommended, and getting vaccinated now helps the body develop protection before the winter months.
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