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Israel Hospitalizes 277 Amid Flu Outbreak, 15 in Intensive Care

Israel is grappling with a flu outbreak, hospitalizing 277 people, with 15 in intensive care. Vaccine shortages and distribution delays are hindering the vaccination campaign, which has only reached 4.1% of the population.

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01277 Israelis have been hospitalized due to the flu, with 15 requiring intensive care.
02Vaccine shortages and distribution delays are hindering the flu vaccination campaign in Israel.
03Only 4.1% of Israel's population has received the flu vaccine so far this season.
04A high-dose flu vaccine for seniors is scarce due to its higher cost and funding disputes.
05Health officials urge Israelis to get vaccinated promptly with any available flu shot.

A specialized high-dose vaccine for the elderly is in short supply due to its higher cost and funding disputes. Health officials urge immediate vaccination with any available flu shot to prevent severe illness and hospitalization.

Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original