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Health Ministry Urges Flu Vaccinations as Winter Season Arrives Early
Israel's Ministry of Health is urging the public to get vaccinated against the flu as the season starts early with a high rate of infections among the hospitalized. The vaccine, available free of charge, is recommended for all ages and significantly reduces the risk of severe illness or death.
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- 01Israel's Ministry of Health urges flu vaccinations due to an early and severe winter flu season.
- 02A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized in critical condition with flu complications, having not been vaccinated.
- 03The flu vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe illness, complications, and death from influenza.
- 04Vaccinations are free and recommended for everyone aged six months and older.
- 05Protection from the vaccine begins approximately two weeks after administration.
The call follows the hospitalization of a 17-year-old girl in critical condition due to flu complications, who had not been vaccinated.
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