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Israel Faces Flu Outbreak With Vaccine Shortages and Special Dose Concerns

Israel is experiencing a significant seasonal flu outbreak, leading to 277 hospitalizations, including 15 in intensive care. Vaccine shortages are widespread due to delayed international shipments, although the Ministry of Health assures sufficient doses are available.

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What happened

01277 Israelis have been hospitalized with the flu, with 15 requiring intensive care.
02Vaccine shortages are hindering the flu vaccination campaign across Israel.
03International shipment delays are cited as the primary reason for the vaccine scarcity.
04An enhanced flu vaccine for the elderly is in limited supply due to its higher cost.
05The Ministry of Health urges prompt vaccination with any available flu shot.

Concerns also exist regarding the limited supply of a more effective, but costly, enhanced vaccine for the elderly. The Ministry urges prompt vaccination with any available vaccine to prevent severe illness.

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