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10th victim in measles wave: Unvaccinated toddler dies in Tiberias

A 1½‑year‑old toddler arrived at the North Medical Center (Poriya) in critical condition with respiratory symptoms related to the disease; After resuscitation efforts, the medical team was forced to declare him dead

Or Hadar | 11.23.25

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Anti-vaccine leaflets spread in ultra-Orthodox communities despite infant deaths from measles

Four infants died of measles in a week, yet extremist ultra-Orthodox groups continue distributing leaflets urging parents not to vaccinate; In contrast, Israel’s chief rabbis and the Eda Haredit court have called on the public to vaccinate as soon as possible

Shilo Freid | 09.28.25

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Measles outbreak in Jerusalem: three toddlers die in less than a week

Doctors at Hadassah confirm deaths of three unvaccinated toddlers from measles in under a week, raising death toll to five since the outbreak began; new hotspots include Kiryat Gat and Ashdod, as health teams urge vaccinations

Nina Fox | 09.25.25

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Second child dies of measles in Jerusalem within a week

Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital says one-year-old had been hospitalized in critical condition for two months and connected to an ECMO machine

Ynet Global | 09.24.25

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Jerusalem toddler dies from measles

It is the third measles death since the outbreak began; the 16-month-old was unvaccinated; Ministry of Health: 'There is an active outbreak in Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Jerusalem, Modi'in Illit and Nof HaGalil - and it is possible to get vaccinated there without making an appointment'

Nina Fox | 09.22.25

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Vaccines save lives: Why vaccination is a personal and public responsibility

Amid a measles outbreak in Jerusalem, health experts stress that vaccines protect not only individuals but entire communities; immunization prevents serious diseases, supports herd immunity and is a vital act of social responsibility

Dr. Ramit Maoz Segal | 08.21.25

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Israel orders early measles vaccinations for infants as outbreak looms

Facing a surging measles outbreak, the Health Ministry ordered early vaccinations for infants as young as six months in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, calling for public cooperation to protect unvaccinated populations

Or Hadar | 07.30.25

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Measles outbreak concern grows in Israel as vaccination rates lag

Israel’s Health Ministry reports eight new measles cases, mostly among the unvaccinated, and urges the public to check vaccination status as concerns rise over infections linked to travel from the United States and Europe

Or Hadar | 04.28.25

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Israel could face measles outbreak as vaccination numbers drop

Health officials warn that some areas, including Jerusalem, could be susceptible to the virus after declining MMRV vaccination rates and rising global spread of the disease

Or Hadar | 03.30.25

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Measles threat: This is what happens when people don't get vaccinated

US measles outbreak highlights the dangers of declining vaccination rates; highly contagious and potentially deadly, measles can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine — yet misinformation continues to put lives at risk

Noam Leviatan | 03.11.25

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Measles outbreak in US: Rising cases, low vaccination and the situation in Israel

As measles cases surge across the US, experts warn that more outbreaks could occur due to the disease's highly contagious nature, with 90% of unvaccinated individuals likely to contract it if exposed

Tzur Gueta | 02.14.25

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Health Ministry calls on Israelis to get vaccinated as measles cases surge

18 cases diagnosed in Israel In past three months, majority not fully vaccinated; ministry recommends travelers abroad ensure they are vaccinated with two doses

Adir Yanko | 02.14.24

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