Measles
While scientists race to study spread of measles in US, Kennedy unravels hard-won gains
Instead of acting quickly to prevent a measles comeback, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has undermined public health officials' ability to prevent and contain outbreaks.
Unvaccinated 11-month-old baby dies from measles-related health complications
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
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Measles kills 18-month old from Tiberias in latest fatality from outbreak
The Health Ministry continues to urge vaccination as the tenth child dies due to the measles epidemic.
Measles death toll rises to nine in Israel, health officials push emergency vaccinations
As the measles crisis in Israel heads to its ninth fatality, a seven-year-old child from Jerusalem, doctors appeal for parents to vaccinate their children, citing claims of vaccine safety.
Second Israeli doctor catches measles after treating unvaccinated girl
The two doctors have mild symptoms and will remain in isolation until the infectious period of the disease ends.
Sourasky Medical Center doctor diagnosed with measles after treating unvaccinated patient
The doctor, who was vaccinated, was treating an unvaccinated child at Sourasky Medical Center's Ichilov Hospital. Two other hospital employees could also be infected.
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Israeli infant becomes eighth measles fatality amid nationwide outbreak
Israel’s measles outbreak has claimed an eighth victim, as cases spread to nine cities and vaccination rates surge.
The tragedy continues: Seventh Jerusalem baby dies from measles
A 1-year-old toddler in Jerusalem died from measles, marking the seventh fatality in the outbreak. The Ministry of Health stresses the disease is preventable through vaccination.
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
In a public letter, the rabbis argued that "you shall take great care of yourselves" is not just a verse from the Torah, but a halachic and moral obligation.
Measles outbreak in Israel kills three children in past week alone
Six children in total have died since the outbreak began, with the Health Ministry pushing a vaccination campaign to contain the disease.
Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns
The ministry stressed that measles is a highly contagious disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.
