Girl Hospitalized with Flu Shows Improvement; Health Ministry Calls for Vaccination

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The girl, who has no underlying illnesses, arrived at the hospital with a severe infection and a dangerous drop in blood pressure, and she had not been vaccinated against the flu. According to Maariv, only 4% of the population in Israel has been vaccinated against the flu, and among those aged 13-17 the rate stands at 1.2%.

The head of the pediatric intensive care unit stresses that vaccination may significantly reduce the risk of severe illness. According to Ynet, Prof. Tal Brosh of Assuta Ashdod said: "Usually those who are hospitalized are the ones who mostly did not get vaccinated."