Measles
Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles
The Health Ministry has been working with the hospital to identify and contact any affected families to provide preventive care and check their immunization status.
Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started
Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says
Measles outbreak at Texas ICE facility leads to full quarantine
What you should know about measles, spreading like wildfire - explainer
There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.
More measles cases diagnosed in Tel Aviv
If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.
Israel fears measles outbreak as four infected at Tel Aviv kindergarten
The Health Ministry stressed that this is a “very rare event” as the children had all received the first dose of the measles vaccine.
Measles detection is now easier, thanks to this coin-sized device - study
The "lab-on-a-chip" can detect highly contagious measles in less than 30 minutes using human saliva, according to recently published research.
WHO warns world could trade COVID for measles as vaccination declines
Measles is one of the most contagious and deadly viruses, but it is almost entirely preventable by vaccination.
WHO: Measles surging as COVID-19 curbs disrupt vaccinations
Disruptions to vaccination due to the COVID-19 pandemic have crippled efforts to curb measles outbreaks.
WHO issues urgent call: Vaccinate for measles, polio during COVID pandemic
‘COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on health services, especially immunization services’
Coronavirus quarantine as a reminder of the past
Here the coronavirus reminds us of the plagues of old – they were severe but then they were over. Our plague has no end in sight so we will be quarantined for a long time.
Anti-vaxxers post hundreds of fake posters against NY HPV vaccine mandate
The posters claimed that the New York state legislature would vote "TODAY" on a law requiring girls to be vaccinated for Human papillomavirus (HPV).
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