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Elderly Woman Hospitalized in Critical Condition Due to Influenza A in Israel
A 61-year-old unvaccinated woman with no pre-existing health conditions is in critical condition at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba due to severe complications from Influenza A. The patient was hospitalized three days prior to Tuesday 10 November 2026, after experiencing high fever and acute shortness of breath at home for five days.
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- 01A 61-year-old unvaccinated woman is in critical condition at Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba due to severe Influenza A complications.
- 02The patient had no known underlying health conditions but required connection to an ECMO machine after her condition deteriorated.
- 03She experienced severe symptoms, including high fever and shortness of breath, for five days at home before being hospitalized.
- 04Dr. Michal Katzir, Director of the Infectious Diseases Unit, stated that the patient suffered severe respiratory failure and remains in critical condition.
- 05Dr. Pnina Shitrit, Director of Infection Prevention, warned that influenza can cause life-threatening complications in young, healthy individuals.
- 06The Ministry of Health reported that flu cases in Israel have begun rising earlier than usual this season.
- 07Influenza A, specifically the H1N1 subtype, is the dominant strain in Israel this autumn and is covered by the seasonal vaccine.
Upon her arrival at the hospital, medical staff sedated and ventilated the patient. Her condition deteriorated overnight, requiring her to be connected to an ECMO machine to support her heart and lung function due to severe respiratory failure. Dr. Michal Katzir, Director of the Infectious Diseases Unit, confirmed that her condition remains critical.
Hospital officials and the Ministry of Health are urging the public to get vaccinated, warning that the flu can cause life-threatening complications even in young, healthy individuals. The Ministry of Health noted that flu cases have begun rising earlier than usual this season, with Influenza A, particularly the H1N1 subtype, being the dominant strain in Israel.
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