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On the recommendation of the medical committee: The athletes of the Olympic squad for Tokyo will be vaccinated against Corona
The decision to vaccinate also includes the coaches, training rivals and all medical professionals who work with the athletes: "Infection with the virus can cause a long period of difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and even endanger the athlete's career."
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The Israeli Olympic Committee recommends vaccinating the Olympic team athletes for the Olympic Games in Tokyo against the corona virus.
The recommendation also includes the coaches, the training rivals and all the medical professionals who work with the athletes on a daily basis.
The decision regarding the immunization policy was made by the Medical Committee of the Israel Olympic Committee headed by Professor Gal Dubnov-Raz, together with Professor Danny Nemet, the Medical Director of the Israel Olympic Committee and in consultation with Professor Galia Rahav of Tel Hashomer Hospital.
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Yigal Carmi Chairman of the Olympic Committee (Photo: Olympic Committee)
The outline of the vaccine against the corona virus, and its timing, will be based on the professional program of the Olympic roster athletes in coordination with the Achievement Sports Unit and the Sports Associations.
The medical committee warns that the effect of the corona virus on an athlete infected with it can be very significant, including a high incidence of myocarditis and with it disabling for 3-6 months.
"Infection with the virus can cause a long period of difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle pain, sleep disorders, difficulty concentrating, and even endanger the athlete's career. The current vaccine in Israel is very effective in preventing disease and we recommend all Olympic athletes to be vaccinated," concluded Prof. Dubnov-Raz and Prof. Nemet.
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