Flu Vaccination Drive Leads Maccabi Health Campaign
Maccabi Health Services has launched a nationwide flu vaccination drive, urging the public to receive the influenza vaccine this season. The campaign aims to reduce winter illness and protect vulnerable groups across the country.
Impressive reach last year
Last year, approximately 450,000 Maccabi members were vaccinated against influenza, a 16% increase from the vaccination effort two years earlier, when nearly 400,000 people nationwide received the shot. Data from the campaign show progress in protecting communities through accessible vaccination services offered by Maccabi clinics across the country.
Who led the uptake
Among age groups, the highest vaccination rate last year was among those aged 65 and older, with 50% vaccinated. Pregnant women followed, at 27%. These figures highlight the importance of protecting high-risk populations through routine influenza vaccination.
Voices from the field
Sigalit Avraham, nurse manager of the flu vaccination campaign in Maccabi’s North district, stated: “The influenza vaccine is safe and effective, capable of preventing winter illness and saving lives. The best defense is vaccination. We encourage everyone to visit our clinics to get vaccinated, especially those in risk groups: seniors 65+, pregnant women, children, and people with chronic conditions.”
Alon Alperovitz, head of the North district, echoed the call: “We are urging the public to come in for vaccination. The flu vaccine can prevent winter illness and save lives.”
Dr. Gil Bari, the regional physician for Maccabi in the North, added: “The flu vaccine significantly reduces the risk of severe illness and complications. We invite everyone to get vaccinated.”
Accessibility and call to action
Maccabi emphasizes that the flu vaccine is readily available to all members and invites the public to take responsibility for their health and protect themselves and their families by receiving the vaccine at local clinics.
How to participate
To find vaccination locations and schedules, members can contact their local Maccabi clinic or check the organization’s official channels. The vaccine is distributed through clinics across the network, designed to be convenient and accessible for people of all ages and health statuses.
Bottom line
Getting the flu shot remains one of the simplest, most effective ways to guard against seasonal influenza. With rising uptake and ongoing outreach, Maccabi Health Services continues to promote vaccination as a cornerstone of public health and community protection.
