Israel: 2025+ Measles

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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/health...lic-transport/

Health Ministry warns public that two people infected with measles used public transport
Patients moved between Bnei Brak, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv and Herzliya; officials urge those who may have crossed their paths to check if they are vaccinated
By Diana Bletter
Today, 9:28 pm


The Health Ministry on Tuesday warned the public that two people infected with measles had used public transport last week and urged anyone who may have crossed paths with them to check if they are vaccinated amid a deadly outbreak of the disease.

The ministry published the movements of two, noting that they took a bus from Petah Tikva to Bnei Brak at 7:16 a.m., and then returned from Bnei Brak to Petah Tikva at 2:45 p.m. on October 28 and October 29.

Also, on October 29, one of the patients was in an event hall in Jerusalem, 6 Dover Shalom Street, starting at 7 p.m.

On October 30, the infected pair traveled by bus from Jerusalem to Bnei Brak at midnight, then to Petah Tikva. At 9 a.m., they took another bus to Tel Aviv, followed by a 1:15 p.m. train to Herzliya.

Passengers who were in those places were asked to ensure that they are vaccinated in accordance with the ministry’s recommendations...

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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/livebl...-from-measles/

7-year-old partially vaccinated boy dies from measles
By Diana Bletter
Today, 1:17 pm

The Health Ministry reports that a seven-year-old boy from Jerusalem has died from measles.

The boy had a preexisting illness and received the first of two recommended measles vaccination doses, the ministry says. It is unclear which hospital he died in...

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Source: https://www.ynetnews.com/health_scie...le/s1v1ghe11be

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|11:32

A 1½‑year‑old unvaccinated toddler died Sunday after arriving at the North Medical Center (Poriya) in critical condition. This is the tenth death from measles since the beginning of the outbreak; with the exception of one, all were healthy children with no underlying illnesses who were not vaccinated against the disease.

According to ynet, the toddler arrived a few days ago at the hospital and his parents refused hospitalization. Early Sunday morning he returned to Poriya Medical Center in very serious condition, with respiratory symptoms linked to measles. His condition deteriorated during the morning; he was placed on a ventilator and the medical team performed CPR, after which they had to pronounce his death...

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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/unvacc...-outbreak/amp/

Unvaccinated baby dies of measles in Jerusalem, 11th fatality in outbreak
Also, 10-year-old girl without underlying health conditions dies of flu; Health Ministry says virus has passed epidemic threshold
By Diana Bletter and ToI Staff Today, 3:05 pm


A one-year-old infant who was not vaccinated against measles and had no underlying conditions died on Tuesday due to complications of the disease, the Health Ministry said.

The death marks the 11th fatality in Israel due to the measles outbreak since it began in May. Most of them were healthy children with no underlying illnesses, who were not vaccinated against measles.

The infant in question succumbed to the disease at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, the Health Ministry said. The hospital said that the baby had been brought there 10 days earlier in serious condition with a blocked airway.

On Sunday, an unvaccinated 18-month old baby in Tiberias who was otherwise healthy also died of measles...

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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/livebl...test-outbreak/

Unvaccinated 11-month-old baby dies of measles in 12th fatality in latest outbreak
By Diana Bletter
Today, 1:10 pm

An 11-month-old baby who was not vaccinated against measles and had no underlying conditions died due to complications of the disease, the Health Ministry says.

The baby was transferred about a week ago from the North Medical Center (Poriya) in Tiberias to Rambam Hospital in Haifa, where he was connected to a life-support system.

The death marks the 12th fatality in Israel due to the measles outbreak that began in May. Most of them were healthy children with no underlying diseases who were not vaccinated against measles...

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Source: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wel...article-882857

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.
ByDR. ITAY GAL
JANUARY 9, 2026 14:14

An 11-month-old infant with no underlying conditions, who had not yet been vaccinated, died on Thursday in Jerusalem from measles complications, according to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.

The case comes as health authorities report most of Israel’s recent measles fatalities were healthy, unvaccinated infants.

The infant was transferred on Wednesday to Hadassah Ein Kerem from another hospital in critical condition, the hospital said. She was connected to an ECMO machine as the pediatric intensive care team fought for her life, but her condition deteriorated, and she was pronounced dead on Thursday evening...

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Source: https://ch10.co.il/en/news/1041402/

After cases of infection in Haredi concentrations: These are the cities that have been designated as measles outbreak hotspots
Haredim 10
January 22, 2026

After several cases of local infection: The Ministry of Health today (Thursday) declared Lod and Hatzor HaGlilit as hot spots for a measles outbreak.

There are currently seven active patients in Hatzor HaGlilit, and 17 active patients in Lod.

Additional cities defined as outbreak hotspots are Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Modi'in Illit, Nof HaGalil, Kiryat Gat, Netivot, Mateh Binyamin Regional Council, Beitar Illit, Tiberias, Safed, Petah Tikva and Harish.

In light of the outbreak, the Ministry of Health recommends vaccinating infants aged 6 to 11 months with the MMR vaccine - measles, mumps, and rubella - only, and emphasizes that the dose is intended to serve as protection during the outbreak, but is not considered part of the vaccination routine...

...The Ministry of Health does not have complete data on the number of confirmed cases. The Ministry of Health is aware, however, of 2,747 confirmed cases, but the true number is estimated at 9,000 to 13,000.

A total of 914 people were hospitalized and 23 patients are currently hospitalized - six of them in intensive care.

Almost all of the confirmed patients are minors: 1,623 of them - about 60 percent of all patients - are toddlers from one to four years old.

So far, 13 children have died from measles in the current outbreak that began in late April, most of them children from Jerusalem. All but one are unvaccinated infants and toddlers with no previous underlying illnesses.

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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/year-o...y-of-outbreak/

Year-old child dies of measles in Jerusalem, in 14th fatality of outbreak
Senior doctor says most deaths occurring in cases where children not taken to hospital in time; four patients currently in intensive care with disease, Health Ministry data shows
By Diana Bletter
Today, 3:53 pm

A 1-year-old child died of measles Wednesday morning, health officials in Jerusalem said, marking the 14th fatality in a months-long outbreak that has swept through ultra-Orthodox communities and areas with low immunization rates.

The country is in the midst of its worst measles epidemic since 2018-2019, though the current outbreak has seen significantly more deaths, indicating that the disease is reaching more vulnerable populations and that sick babies may not be getting medical care in time.

The measles death is the second in under a month; a 11-month-old baby died at a Jerusalem hospital on January 8.

Most of the victims have been healthy children with no underlying conditions who were not vaccinated against measles.

According to Health Ministry data, 14 people are currently hospitalized with measles, including four in intensive care...