Ministry of Health: Flu Vaccines Available at Health Funds
The Ministry of Health has transmitted guidelines to hospitals and health funds to prepare for the expected increase in respiratory morbidity in winter, with emphasis on flu, corona, and RSV. The ministry called on the…
Assessment
Israel's Health Ministry is telling hospitals and health funds to prepare for a winter surge in respiratory illness, naming flu, COVID, and RSV as the main threats. The message is direct: people at higher risk should get their flu shots now, and the vaccines are already available at health funds nationwide. The timing matters because early vaccination can blunt the seasonal peak before it strains hospital capacity. Watch for whether other at-risk groups, like the elderly or pregnant women, get targeted outreach in the coming weeks.