17-year-old girl hospitalized with flu complication; Ministry of Health calls on public to get vaccinated
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A 17-year-old girl was hospitalized after contracting the flu, and a complication of the illness developed. This case has led the Ministry of Health to once again call on the general public to get vaccinated against the flu.
According to the Ministry, the vaccine is safe and recommended for everyone from the age of six months and older. The Ministry emphasizes that there is no reason to fear the vaccine, and adds that the vaccine is available to anyone.
The flu is a common illness, but for some people it can be severe and lead to complications. Such complications may require hospitalization, which is why the vaccine is important even for those whose health is good. The vaccine helps protect the individual themselves and the people around them.
The flu vaccine is provided free of charge at the health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The Ministry of Health reminds the public to contact their HMO to schedule an appointment for vaccination.
Sources: מעריב
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