Risk among the premature population weeks 32-35

Prematurity, which itself is a risk factor for hospitalization as a result of infection with the RSV virus.
Premature babies born in relatively late weeks are also almost twice as likely to be hospitalized after contracting the virus than children born on time.

Eligibility for care in the global health basket for premature babies over 31 weeks

In many countries, all premature babies born during the 32nd week are also entitled to free preventive care, compared to the situation in Israel where these premature babies are not entitled to receive preventive care as part of the health basket. Moreover, in some countries, some premature babies born in the 33-35 weeks are given the opportunity to receive the preventive care for free.

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