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Israel Faces Flu Season Amid Vaccine Shortages and Low Uptake
Israel is seeing the start of the flu season with rising cases, but only 3% of the population has been vaccinated as of October 6. Vaccine deliveries are ongoing, with shortages reported in some areas. Doctors are monitoring the flu season in Australia for predictive insights.
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What happened
- 01Only 3% of Israelis had been vaccinated against the flu by October 6, with shortages impacting availability.
- 02The flu season has begun in Israel, with initial signs including increased cases among hospitalized patients.
- 03Vaccination rates are lowest among teenagers (0.7%) and young children (under 1.5%), despite being at-risk groups.
- 04Some Israeli health funds report higher vaccination rates compared to the previous year.
- 05Doctors use flu patterns in Australia to predict the severity of the season in Israel.
- 06Misinformation and declining public trust in vaccines are cited as major reasons for low uptake.
Low public trust in vaccines and misinformation are contributing to low vaccination rates, especially among children and teenagers, despite some health funds reporting increased vaccination activity compared to last year.
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