Flu Cases Surge, Vaccination Rate Remains Critically Low
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Influenza cases are rising sharply and have surpassed the epidemic threshold, with 19 deaths reported among hospitalized patients this season. Only 8.2% of the population has been vaccinated against the flu, with particularly low rates among children and younger adults. Vaccination coverage is highest among the elderly, reaching 31.4% for those 65 and older.
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- Flu cases have surged past the epidemic threshold, with 19 deaths recorded this season.
- Only 8.2% of the population has received the flu vaccination, a critically low rate.
- The majority of flu deaths occurred in individuals aged 65 and older.
- Vaccination rates are lowest among children and young adults, below 5%.
- Elderly individuals (65+) show the highest vaccination rate at 31.4%.
The Ministry of Health reports a significant rise in flu cases, exceeding the epidemic threshold. As of the current season, 19 deaths among hospitalized flu patients have been recorded. The vaccination rate across the population remains alarmingly low, with only 8.2% having received the flu shot by early November.
The majority of those who died were elderly, with 14 individuals aged 65 and older, including nine who were 85 or older. Another death occurred in the 50-64 age group.
In the past week, 153 new hospitalizations due to confirmed flu were registered in 14 general hospitals. Of these, 152 cases were identified as Influenza A and one as Influenza B. The new admissions included 114 adults, 37 children, and two pregnant women. Since the monitoring period began, a total of 609 flu patients have been hospitalized in these facilities.
Vaccination rates show considerable disparities across age groups. Coverage is particularly low among children, with rates ranging from 2.2% for teenagers (13-18) to 4.6% for toddlers (24-59 months). Among adults, vaccination rates are also low, peaking at 6.9% for the 50-54 age group. Higher rates are observed in older demographics, with 11.4% for those aged 55-64 and 31.4% for individuals 65 and older. Risk groups also show incomplete vaccination, with 10.2% of those under 65 with chronic conditions and 13.5% of pregnant women vaccinated.
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