Measles

Eleven-month-old baby becomes 13th victim of Israel's measles outbreak

The Health Ministry reiterated that children should receive two MMR doses, at age one and again at age six. In outbreak zones, the second dose has been moved to 18 months.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.
Evidence found in the home of man accused of selling fake measles preventative and cure.

Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated

JPost sits down with Professor Michael Edelstein.

Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines


Health Ministry orders local airlines to vaccinate staff against measles

A flight attendant, 43, was hospitalized earlier this month with the measles.

A nurse holds a vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine

Measles reported on flights to Israel from Ukraine

Measles reported on two flights from Kharkiv and Kyiv to Israel.

A SYNAGOGUE in central Kiev. In recent years, Jews in Ukraine have suffered due to conflict in the east of the country and economic uncertainty.

Stop the outbreak

As of April 18, there are 3,964 cases of measles in Israel, according to the Health Ministry website.

A sign warning people of measles in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg, two days after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency in parts of Brooklyn in response to a measles outbreak, is seen in New York, U.S., April 11, 2019

Two million Israelis unvaccinated or partially vaccinated for measles

According to a Channel 13 report over two million Israelis are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.

A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet is seen at a hospital

Prominent Orthodox school: no more religious exemptions from vaccines

The school's two principals say that Jewish law obligates vaccination rather than prohibiting it.

A sign warning people of measles in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg, two days after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency in parts of Brooklyn in response to a measles outbreak, is seen in New York, U.S., April 11, 2019

How hotels hosting Passover travelers are dealing with measles

Stay home, immunize or stay away from public areas for the length of your hotel stay?

The Lear Sense Hotel

Maryland reports third case of measles

The recent outbreak of Measles follows a person visiting the US from Israel.

A nurse holds a vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine

39 measles cases in Detroit area linked to haredi traveler

The Israeli had visited synagogues, businesses and yeshivas before the Purim holiday after arriving from New York, where there is a measles outbreak in some Orthodox Jewish communities.

Vaccine syringe

Bus driver refuses to stop for haredi Brooklyn man over measles outbreak

“The measles outbreak should not be used as an excuse for antisemitism,” the group said in a tweet.

A sign warning people of measles in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg, two days after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency in parts of Brooklyn in response to a measles outbreak, is seen in New York, U.S., April 11, 2019

Measles feared in maternity ward after infected father visits newborn

The father had no idea he received only one inoculation as a child. Authorities are warning those born between 1957 through 1977 to double check if they are properly vaccinated.

A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet is seen at a hospital