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.
Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure
Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated
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.
Measles reported on flights to Israel from Ukraine
Measles reported on two flights from Kharkiv and Kyiv to Israel.
Stop the outbreak
As of April 18, there are 3,964 cases of measles in Israel, according to the Health Ministry website.
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.
Prominent Orthodox school: no more religious exemptions from vaccines
The school's two principals say that Jewish law obligates vaccination rather than prohibiting it.
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?
Maryland reports third case of measles
The recent outbreak of Measles follows a person visiting the US from Israel.
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.
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.
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.