IDF Launches Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign for 65,000 Personnel

By אבי אשכנזי

Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba

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The IDF's Medical Corps has launched its annual flu vaccination campaign, ordering 65,000 doses to protect soldiers and maintain operational readiness. The initiative, running until February 28, 2027, aims to combat high infection rates and potential impacts on unit fitness. An accompanying information campaign will encourage widespread participation, especially among at-risk personnel.

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The IDF ordered 65,000 doses for its annual flu vaccination campaign.
The campaign aims to reduce illness and maintain operational readiness.
Vaccinations are being distributed to all military units in two phases.
The IDF fears high infection rates and impacts on operational units.
An information campaign will encourage soldiers to get vaccinated.
The campaign runs until February 28, 2027, for all soldiers.

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The Israeli military's Medical Corps has initiated its annual influenza vaccination campaign, aiming to inoculate approximately 65,000 soldiers and reduce illness and maintain operational readiness throughout the winter months. The campaign, which began on Monday, November 9, 2026, will continue until February 28, 2027, and is available to both career soldiers and conscripts.

The vaccinations are being distributed to all military units in two phases to ensure broad accessibility and maximum availability. The IDF is concerned about high infection rates among service members and potential impacts on the fitness of operational units. To address this, the vaccination drive will be accompanied by an information campaign to encourage higher vaccination rates among all combat soldiers.

The public awareness efforts will emphasize the importance of vaccination, particularly for at-risk populations within the military. The goal is to minimize the spread of the flu and ensure the continued effectiveness of military operations during the critical winter period.

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