Influenza
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Flu Surge in Israel: Doctors Warn Gastrointestinal Symptoms Often Misdiagnosed
Influenza cases are surging in Israel, with hundreds hospitalized. Doctors warn that aside from respiratory issues, severe flu strains frequently trigger gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
Flu Season Hits Israel Early as Teenager Hospitalized in Serious Condition
Israel's flu season has started early, with low vaccination rates reported nationwide. A 17-year-old girl without underlying conditions is in serious condition at Ashdod's Assuta hospital.
Unvaccinated 17-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition with Severe Flu
A 17-year-old unvaccinated girl with no prior health conditions is in critical condition at Assuta Ashdod due to severe flu complications, as health officials urge vaccination.
Seasonal Influenza Surge Hits Israeli Households as Experts Urge Vaccination
A rising wave of seasonal influenza in Israel is causing rapid household transmissions. Pediatricians urge timely vaccination and strict hygiene to curb the spreading virus.
Israel Reports Influenza Surge as Winter Respiratory Infections Rise
Israel's health ministry reports a rising wave of seasonal influenza and winter respiratory illnesses, with elderly patients comprising the majority of hospitalizations while vaccination rates remain low.
Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Tell the Difference and When to Seek Medical Help
With winter respiratory viruses circulating, flu and COVID-19 share many symptoms. Learn how to distinguish them, why diagnosis matters for treatment, and when to seek medical help.
Flu Vaccination Ahead of Winter: Debunking Myths and Understanding Benefits
Medical experts urge the public to overcome vaccine fatigue ahead of winter, highlighting that the flu shot prevents severe complications, hospitalizations, and cardiovascular risks.
Influenza Vaccine Myths: Why You Should Get the Flu Shot This Winter
Dr. Shelly Lipman from Hillel Yaffe Medical Center debunks five common myths about the flu and vaccine fatigue, highlighting why the annual shot serves as a vital biological shield against severe complications.
Flu Vaccine Shortages Reported Across Israeli HMO Clinics as Winter Approaches
Patients across Israel report flu vaccine shortages at HMO clinics amid rising seasonal flu cases. Health providers attribute the temporary gap to global manufacturing delays and promise renewed supplies.
Pregnant Woman in Intensive Care with Severe Flu After European Vacation
A 29-year-old pregnant woman in her 13th week is in serious condition in the intensive care unit at the Galilee Medical Center after contracting influenza A during a European vacation.
High-Frequency Ultrasound Waves Can Destroy Respiratory Viruses, Study Shows
A new study shows that high-frequency medical ultrasound waves can destroy respiratory viruses like coronavirus and influenza without damaging healthy tissue. Utilizing mechanical resonance, the sound waves dismantle the viral envelope, offering a promising physical approach to antiviral therapy.