Measles
Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel
The areas currently defined as outbreak zones are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, Nof Hagalil, Kiryat Gat, Ashdod, and Safed.
Chief rabbis call for public vaccination following four measles deaths
Measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in past week alone
Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns
Unvaccinated two-year-old dies amid Israel's measles outbreak, Health Ministry encouraging vaccines
The Health Ministry updated that the child had been hospitalized in recent weeks on an ECMO heart-lung machine.
Measles outbreak reported in Israel, Health Ministry pushes parents to vaccinate
Over the past three months, 245 measles cases have been diagnosed, and there are currently 91 active cases.
Health Ministry urges vaccinations as measles outbreak continues to spread
According to the Health Ministry, the lowest vaccination rate is in Safed, where 33% of children aged 1 to 6 have not received the required doses.
At least 62 Israelis infected with measles amid outbreak, Health Ministry says
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.
Measles outbreak: 11 children hospitalized, three in serious condition
Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.
Health Ministry revises guidelines amid measles cases rise in Israel
The update comes as eight cases have been confirmed this year, against the backdrop of widespread outbreaks in the United States and Europe.
Tel Aviv resident diagnosed with measles, Health Ministry announces
Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.
Texas faces largest measles outbreak in over 30 years with 124 cases
Most cases are among unvaccinated children in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are under 50%.
WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly
In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.
'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that it is critical to get vaccinated for Measles, amid world cases rising drastically.
More than half the world faces high measles risk, WHO says
Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.
