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


Bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man in NY over measles outbreak

The man said that the bus driver drove past the stop in the largely Orthodox-populated neighborhood of Williamsburg last week but that he caught up with it after it got stuck in traffic.

A sign warning people of measles in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg, two days after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency in parts of Brooklyn in response to a measles outbreak, is seen in New York, U.S., April 11, 2019

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.

A JEWISH FAMILY walks in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Yom Kippur.

NYC mayor declares emergency after Haredi measles outbreak in Brooklyn

New York yeshivas have violated Department of Health orders to keep out infected students multiple times since the outbreak began.

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

Israel’s measles outbreak began in Uman, Ukraine

Tens of thousands of Jews gather in the central Ukrainian city each year on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, near what many believe is the burial site of Rabbi Nachman, an 18th-century luminary.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish pilgrims celebrate the Rosh Hashana holiday, the Jewish New Year, near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman, Ukraine, September 21, 2017.

Measles case found on El Al flight from New York to Tel Aviv

Last week, health officials and local Jewish institutions warned about an outbreak of measles in the Detroit area that has been linked to a person who was visiting from Israel.

File photo of an EL AL Boeing 777 aircraft at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Nir Elias/File Photo

The reason why Orthodox communities are the center of measles outbreak

Almost all of the 400 kids in the school Rabbi Mordechai Shainruns, from 3 months old to eighth-grade teens, are vaccinated. About eight or 10 are not.

ULTRA-ORTHODOX Jews gather during a funeral ceremony in Bnei Brak.

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.