Measles
Bill Gates: Anti-vaccine attitudes in rich countries makes herd immunity for measles impossible
Gates said that vaccine hesitancy had at least not spread to lower-income countries, where measles can be much deadlier than in richer countries due to malnutrition and healthcare gaps.
Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported
Health Ministry urges vaccines after unvaccinated 17-year-old dies of measles
Parents notified of exposure risk after Ichilov neonatal ward guard tests positive for measles
Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started
The Health Ministry's official policy recommends that all children be vaccinated against measles between the ages of 1 and 6 as part of the routine vaccination program.
Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says
Out of the previous 13 deaths, the majority were otherwise healthy babies with no underlying conditions who had not been vaccinated.
Measles outbreak at Texas ICE facility leads to full quarantine
The cases at Dilley Immigration Processing Center were confirmed by the state's health department on Saturday, DHS said, adding that "all detainees are being provided with proper medical care."
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
The arrest is part of the Health Ministry’s effort to combat misinformation and the dispensing of false medical treatments by unqualified individuals.
Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated
According to the ministry’s statement, the exceptional step was taken due to the rapid spread of the disease in the city and the makeup of the population.
Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines
A new Bar-Ilan study finds parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined since Covid, raising concerns as measles cases rise in Israel and abroad.
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
The Health Ministry recommended that all children be vaccinated at one year and again at six, in accordance with the standard vaccination schedule.
Israel's measles outbreak linked to global decline in vaccination rates, WHO warns
More than 10 children in Israel have died from measles since the start of the year, and thousands have been infected.
