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  • 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.

  • Breaking news

    Measles cases reported on 3 buses in Ashdod
  • A sign warning people of measles in Williamsburg, April 11, 2019

    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 vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet.

    Six infants infected with measles in Bat Ayin

    Measles spiked throughout 2018, with over 900 contracting it in October alone.

    By TAMAR BEERI

  • Rates of measles vaccinations

    Rates of measles vaccinations

    In the 2017-2018 school year, the percentage of first graders in Jerusalem who were vaccinated against measles was 96.5%, according to data published by the Health Ministry.

    By YAIR ASSAF-SHAPIRA

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

    Maryland reports third case of measles

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

    By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

  • A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet.

    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.

    By ZACHARY KEYSER

  • A sign warning people of measles in Williamsburg, April 11, 2019

    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.

    By MARCY OSTER/JTA

  • Measles scare at Tel Avivian night club

    Ministry of Health warns patrons the Forest nightclub to consider seeking medical help.

    By HAGAY HACOHEN

  • The coast of the Red Sea from southern Eilat.

    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.

    By HAGAY HACOHEN

  • Night club silhouette.

    Measles exposure reported at Tel Aviv club, Netanya trampoline park

    Measles outbreaks have caused a lot of commotion in Israel over the past several months.

    By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

    Measles outbreak suspected in Kiryat Malakhi library

    Named after Los Angeles, Kiryat Malakhi is the latest site in Israel where an outbreak of measles was suspected.

    By HAGAY HACOHEN

  • A vial of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and an information sheet.

    NYC issues Israel travel warning, urging Orthodox Jews to vaccinate

    Measles is a highly contagious virus to anyone not vaccinated, and vaccines are the best way to prevent the disease.

    By YVETTE J. DEANE

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