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.

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.
Evidence found in the home of man accused of selling fake measles preventative and cure.

Police arrest man accused of impersonating healthcare professional, selling false measles cure

Cases of the measles rise in Israel.

Petah Tikva declared 'red city' for measles outbreak, six-month-old children to be vaccinated

JPost sits down with Professor Michael Edelstein.

Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines


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

Mother wins case to vaccinate her daughter, despite father's opposition

A divorced mother was empowered by the court to vaccinate her 12-year-old daughter despite the objections of the minor's father in a verdict given by judge Yehoram Shaked on Wednesday.

British nurse about to inject young child

Measles found in Negev elementary schools and Ashdod

The MMR vaccine is 97% effective in preventing infection with the measles virus when the recommended two doses are received on time, according to the Health Ministry.

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

Comptroller weighs examination of health ministry over measles outbreak

The Ministry of Health is facing intense criticism for their "ineffective" efforts into containing the outbreak of the measles virus.

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

Six infants infected with measles in Bat Ayin

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

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