Israel's Flu Season Starts Early, Health Ministry Urges Vaccination
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health reported an early start to the flu season, with a high detection rate of the virus in hospitalized patients. The ministry urges vaccination, noting it reduces severe illness and complications, even if not providing full protection. A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in serious condition due to flu complications. Vaccinations are recommended for all ages, including infants.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's flu season began earlier than usual this year, according to the Ministry of Health.
- High rates of influenza virus detection are being observed among hospitalized patients.
- Vaccination is recommended to reduce severe illness and complications from the flu.
- A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in serious condition with flu complications.
- Flu shots are available for adults and children from infancy.
Israel's Ministry of Health has announced that the flu season has begun earlier than usual this year, mirroring trends seen in many other countries. Data indicates a high prevalence of the influenza virus among hospitalized patients. The ministry emphasized that while flu vaccination does not guarantee complete protection, it generally leads to milder illness and significantly reduces the risk of severe complications or death. This comes after a report on Monday detailing a 17-year-old girl, with no pre-existing conditions, admitted to Assuta Ashdod Hospital in serious condition due to flu complications. The Ministry of Health reiterated that flu vaccinations are available for both adults and children, starting from infancy.
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