Israel’s Ministry of Health purchased approximately 485,000 additional doses of flu vaccine, which landed at Ben Gurion Airport in recent days, according to TPS-IL. Distribution of thousands of vaccine doses to health insurance funds across the country began Tuesday morning.

In addition, in light of the increase in influenza cases, and in order to protect at-risk populations, the Ministry of Health is implementing a dedicated preventive campaign in nursing homes and geriatric institutions across the country.

As part of the operation, protective kits were distributed to 255 nursing homes, including flu vaccines, masks, the drug Tamiflu, and flu diagnostic tests, with the aim of reducing severe morbidity and preventing widespread outbreaks among vulnerable populations.

The Ministry of Health emphasized that the incidence of influenza is on the rise, and recommends that the entire population be vaccinated as soon as possible. Although the flu vaccine does not completely prevent infection, it significantly reduces the risk of serious illness and complications.