Prof. Itai Shavit: Just get vaccinated
My recommendation every year – but this year in particular – is to vaccinate the whole family with the flu vaccine. This is my advice to all parents and children who wish for themselves an easier year in terms of winter illnesses, and dealing with these illnesses in a lesser degree of severity that is not severe or one that does not require hospitalization. I believe with all my heart that it will be a successful start to the new year for everyone.
The strain of flu that is expected to reach us in the winter is the same strain of flu that has been observed in recent weeks in Australia, and reports from there indicate severe morbidity.
Since the morbidity from COVID continues, although in moderation and is not accompanied by severe cases, the exposure to both viruses at the same time puts the children in certain danger, so my recommendation is to vaccinate children also for COVID-19, of course.
Prof. Itai Shavit is the director of the children’s department at the Hadassah Medical Center
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