HMO system overwhelmed as Israelis rush to get vaccinated

Citizens aged 60 and up and those part of at-risk groups will be able to book appointment to receive vaccine starting Dec. 21; President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu and IDF chief to be inoculated Saturday evening to reassure public
Adir Yanko, Nina Fuchs|Updated:
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Israel's health maintenance organizations (HMOs) were overwhelmed Thursday after several clinics announced that people over 60 and at-risk groups can phone an for an appointment to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
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    • Maccabi's appointment hotline crashed and had to go into maintenance.
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    סימולציה אחרונה בשיבא לקראת מתן החיסונים נגד קורונה    סימולציה אחרונה בשיבא לקראת מתן החיסונים נגד קורונה
    A dummy of a coronavirus vaccine used by health workers to practice vaccination
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    From Friday, Israelis insured with Clalit HMO could book an appointment to get vaccinated once they start offering the service Monday.
    Those insured with Maccabi and Meuhedet could book an appointment starting Thursday, with the vaccination set to start Monday.
    Leumit HMO will begin offering appointment booking Sunday, with vaccinations set to begin Wednesday.
    The Health Ministry on Wednesday published a list of those who will be inoculated first, with health workers appearing to get the top priority. The first to receive the vaccines will be members of the medical staff at hospitals followed by HMOs and private health clinics.
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    Health workers at Sheba Medical Center practicing inoculation
    (Photo: Tal Shahar)
    The first vaccination centers will be located in major cities, with facilities for smaller communities set to open within 10 days afterward.
    On Saturday evening and in order to reassure the public, President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief of staff Lt. Col. Aviv Kochavi will become the first Israelis to receive the shot.
    By the end of December, or the beginning of next year at the latest, the rest of the nation will join in the immunization efforts.
    First published: 20:34, 12.17.20
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    Only fools are rushing to take that vaccine!
    Polyethylene glycol is poison. and Hexyl decanoate is a toxic that can cause cancer or infertility. Would not take that vaccine!
    Rich| 12.19.20
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    Ivermectin is working to cure Covid 19 in other countries
    If Ivermectin is working to cure Covid 19 in other countries , why not in Israel. FLCCC Alliance News Conference: Medical Evidence of Ivermectin— Effectively Prevent & Treat COVID19 https://youtu.be/MEk-VOufVGQIf
    Jake| 12.18.20
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    Big pharma money
    Ivermectin is a cheap generic. And safe and has passed several random trial tests by doctors convinced they have found a winner. THey want to peddle their new and very expensive stuff, most of which has proved to be of no benefit. Money before health. Same with statins, and many more. It's the way of a world that's lost its sense of morality.
    pgr| 12.20.20
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