47-year-old man placed on ECMO due to severe influenza complications

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According to Arutz Sheva, the man was not vaccinated against influenza and recently returned from abroad with symptoms that began as a cold and developed into significant shortness of breath. According to Behadrei Haredim, he returned from abroad with mild symptoms that developed into severe respiratory failure.

According to Behadrei Haredim, at the hospital they warn of a surge in cases of an aggressive sub-strain in the West. The hospital stated: "Influenza can be life-threatening – the seasonal vaccine provides protection."