Israel Experiences Early and Severe Flu Season, Health Ministry Urges Vaccination
Translated & summarized from Ministry of Health by baba
Israel's flu season began earlier than usual this year, with a high rate of flu virus detection among hospitalized patients. The Ministry of Health urges the public to get vaccinated, stating the vaccine reduces illness severity and death risk. The vaccine is safe, recommended for those six months and older, and available free through HMOs.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's flu season started early this year, with high virus detection in hospitalized patients.
- The Ministry of Health urges public vaccination against the flu.
- The flu vaccine reduces illness severity and lowers the risk of death.
- Vaccination is recommended for individuals six months and older.
- The flu vaccine is available free of charge through health organizations.
Israel is experiencing an unusually early start to its influenza season, mirroring trends seen in other countries globally. Data indicates a high prevalence of the flu virus among hospitalized patients. The Ministry of Health emphasizes that while the flu vaccine does not offer complete protection against infection, it significantly reduces the severity of illness and lowers the risk of serious complications or death in most cases. The ministry is reiterating its call for the public to get vaccinated, noting that the vaccine is safe and recommended for individuals aged six months and older. It is readily available and provided free of charge through the health maintenance organizations (HMOs). A video from Dr. Rivka Sheffer, the District Doctor of Tel Aviv, is available online.
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