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.

Ichilov hospital and Sourasky Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.
Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started

 Doctors treating a baby incubated suffering from a measles infection; illustrative

Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in 15th case since outbreak began, Health Ministry says

FILE PHOTO: Protesters opposing mass deportations by ICE hold signs during a protest held at the Cassidy Gate at Fort Bliss, the U.S. Army base where a large new ICE detention facility is being built, in El Paso, Texas, U.S., August 17, 2025.

Measles outbreak at Texas ICE facility leads to full quarantine


NY county with Orthodox enclaves declares emergency over measles outbreak

Rockland County will prohibit unvaccinated minors under the age of 18 from going to public places, including school, shopping centers, business and synagogues.

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

Measles outbreak in Detroit is linked to Israeli carrier

Health officials and local Jewish institutions are warning about an outbreak of measles in the Detroit area that has been linked to a person who was visiting from Israel.

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Measles scare at Tel Avivian night club

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

A dancer joins fans of the late George Michael as they dance to his music at a tribute night event, in London, Britain, January 6, 2017.

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.

The coast of the Red Sea from southern Eilat.

Measles outbreak reported in Ashkelon and Netanya

In February it was reported that 3,400 Israelis were infected with measles.

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

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.

Night club silhouette.

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.

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

Israeli student causes measles scare in Poland

The student appeared to be ill and reported his parents didn't immune her or her siblings, causing the Ministry of Health to dispatch a nurse to Warsaw and all group members getting vaccinated.

A parent of one of the students [R] getting vaccinated in Warsaw

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.

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

Measles reported at prestigious Tel Aviv school, exposing thousands

The Health Ministry issued a call for all students to report to local clinics for measles vaccinations.

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