IDF Launches Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign for Soldiers
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Israeli military's Medical Corps has begun its annual flu vaccination campaign for soldiers, ordering 65,000 doses. The initiative aims to reduce illness and ensure operational continuity during the winter season. The campaign will run until February 28, 2027, and is available to all soldiers at military clinics nationwide. Vaccination is voluntary but medically recommended due to annual changes in flu viruses.
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- The IDF Medical Corps has started its annual flu vaccination campaign for soldiers.
- Approximately 65,000 doses of the flu vaccine have been ordered for the campaign.
- The vaccination drive is intended to reduce illness and ensure operational continuity.
- The campaign will continue until February 28, 2027, and is open to all soldiers.
- Vaccination is voluntary but medically recommended by the IDF.
The Israeli military's Medical Corps, part of the Technology and Logistics Directorate, has initiated its annual flu vaccination campaign ahead of the winter season. The initiative aims to reduce illness among IDF soldiers and ensure operational continuity. Approximately 65,000 doses of the vaccine have been ordered, along with related medical equipment, to support the planned vaccination drive. These vaccines are currently being distributed in two phases to all military units across the country. The campaign is scheduled to run until February 28, 2027, and is open to both conscripted and career soldiers. Alongside vaccine distribution, an informational campaign is underway to highlight the importance of vaccination, with a particular focus on at-risk groups. The vaccines are available at most military medical clinics nationwide, with no appointment necessary. While vaccination is not mandatory, medical recommendations advise inoculation during the winter months, as influenza viruses evolve annually.
