Measles
New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak
The US is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with 178 measles cases reported in New York State as of October 24 and three measles-related deaths in the country this year.
New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
Bill Gates: Anti-vaccine attitudes in rich countries makes herd immunity for measles impossible
Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported
Parents oppose mandatory measles vaccines in Jewish NYC neighborhood
According to the estimations of the city, about 1,800 children were not immunized as of December.
NYC mayor declares emergency after Haredi measles outbreak in Brooklyn
New York yeshivas have violated Department of Health orders to keep out infected students multiple times since the outbreak began.
Israel’s measles outbreak began in Uman, Ukraine
Tens of thousands of Jews gather in the central Ukrainian city each year on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, near what many believe is the burial site of Rabbi Nachman, an 18th-century luminary.
Measles case found on El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv
Last week, health officials and local Jewish institutions warned about an outbreak of measles in the Detroit area that has been linked to a person who was visiting from Israel.
The reason why Orthodox communities are the center of measles outbreak
Almost all of the 400 kids in the school Rabbi Mordechai Shainruns, from 3 months old to eighth-grade teens, are vaccinated. About eight or 10 are not.
NY county with Orthodox enclaves declares emergency over measles outbreak
Rockland County will prohibit unvaccinated minors under the age of 18 from going to public places, including school, shopping centers, business and synagogues.
Measles outbreak in Detroit is linked to Israeli carrier
Health officials and local Jewish institutions are warning about an outbreak of measles in the Detroit area that has been linked to a person who was visiting from Israel.
Measles scare at Tel Avivian night club
Ministry of Health warns patrons the Forest nightclub to consider seeking medical help.
Measles suspected of breaking out in flights to and from Eilat
Measles outbreak suspected in two flights to and from Eilat, the Ministry of Health reported.
Measles outbreak reported in Ashkelon and Netanya
In February it was reported that 3,400 Israelis were infected with measles.