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Full coverage· Health· Updated

Flu Cases Surge, Vaccination Rate Remains Critically Low

Influenza cases are rising sharply and have surpassed the epidemic threshold, with 19 deaths reported among hospitalized patients this season. Only 8.2% of the population has been vaccinated against the flu, with particularly low rates among children and younger adults.

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What happened

  1. 01Flu cases have surged past the epidemic threshold, with 19 deaths recorded this season.
  2. 02Only 8.2% of the population has received the flu vaccination, a critically low rate.
  3. 03The majority of flu deaths occurred in individuals aged 65 and older.
  4. 04Vaccination rates are lowest among children and young adults, below 5%.
  5. 05Elderly individuals (65+) show the highest vaccination rate at 31.4%.

Vaccination coverage is highest among the elderly, reaching 31.4% for those 65 and older.

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

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