measles

Measles outbreak grows: 62 cases confirmed in Israel

Health Ministry warns of public exposure in Ben Gurion Airport and Cinema City; urges immediate vaccination for the unprotected.

Chief rabbis urge Israelis to vaccinate amid measles outbreak

Rabbis Kalman Bar and David Yosef issue emergency call for public to follow health guidelines and receive measles vaccinations, stressing the obligation to protect life through preventive care.

Measles outbreak spreads in Israel: 48 diagnosed, 3 in ICU

Health Ministry reports critical cases among children, notes hospitalization rates indicate widespread unreported infections.

After parents refuse vaccine:

Five-year-old in critical condition with measles

Unvaccinated boy, 5, hospitalized and sedated due to measles infection; sister also infected.

Fear of it spreading

Israeli father and daughter contract measles in Serbia

The unvaccinated 11-year-old girl and her father returned to Israel while still carrying the illness. An epidemiological investigation to locate anyone who was in contact with them.

Health Ministry:

Two diagnosed with measles in Haifa region

The Ministry of Health issues update on two patients in the Haifa region with measles, who were not vaccinated against the illness.

Number of measles cases in NYC rises to 11

Unvaccinated child tests positive for measles, exposes ER in New York City; migrants at shelter quarantined after testing positive for measles.

Measles case reported near Haifa

Measles patient arrived in Israel on a flight to Bucharest, visited a Clalit after-hours clinic in Haifa, Health Ministry reports.

Health Ministry reports four new measles cases

Measles infections reported in southern, northern Israel, bringing total number of recent infections to around 20.

Health Ministry reports fourth measles case in Haifa

The child was kept home during the contagious period, and did not expose others to the virus.

Measles outbreak suspected at kindergarten in central Israel

Four two-year-old children from Tel Aviv diagnosed as positive for measles. Health Ministry conducting epidemiological investigation.

Tel Aviv: Four children diagnosed with measles

Health Ministry opens epidemiological investigation after four children are diagnosed with measles in Tel Aviv, with a fifth case suspected.

WHO and CDC: Measles imminent global threat

Global and American health agencies warn that measles could be a growing issue around the world.

Orthodox nurses publish 140-page vaccine info pamphlet

Fighting anti-vaxxers among Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews, nurses write a 140-page rebuttal.

Exposure to measles on flight to Georgia

Health Ministry warns: Passengers on flights to and from Georgia may have been exposed to deadly virus.

Measles: One in ten patients requires hospitalization

Over half of measles patients are 0-5 years old, 12% of measles patients readmitted to hospital within three months.

Health Ministry to travelers to Uman: Vaccinate against measles

Ministry warns against measles outbreak in Ukraine, calling on those traveling there to make sure they are vaccinated.

NYC measles outbreak declared over

New York health officials say measles outbreak which primarily affected Orthodox communities over incubation periods end without new cases.

Hasidic children in Montreal vaccinated after measles outbreak

Hundreds of Hasidic children in Montreal vaccinated over past few days after five cases of the disease confirmed.

Only 66% of one-year-olds are vaccinated

New Health Ministry report on early childhood care, hospital wait times, shows improvement in health care, but leaves much to be desired.

Israel to combat measles with earlier vaccines for 2-year-olds?

Committee of experts proposes Health Ministry offer second dose of measles vaccine at two years instead of in first grade.

Amid measles outbreak, NY bans religious vaccination exemptions

With measles outbreak disproportionately affecting Orthodox Jewish community, lawmakers vote to ban religious exemptions for vaccinations.

NYC closes 10th Jewish school for violating vaccine order

City officials order closure of Satmar school in Williamsburg - the 10th Jewish school closed in connection with measles epidemic.

Flying to Ukraine? You may want to think again

Health Ministry issues travel advisory for five countries with measles outbreaks, asks travelers to reconsider plans.

Free measles vaccines to be available in Brooklyn

Hatzalah to offer free measles vaccines in haredi parts of Brooklyn amid outbreak.

NYC closes 2 Jewish schools over measles outbreak

City officials order closure of 2 Jewish schools in Brooklyn which failed to bar unvaccinated students from attending.

Measles outbreak tops 700, highest since 1994

Worst measles outbreak in US in 25 years hitting New York haredi community hardest. CDC says high level of unvaccinated kids to blame.

El Al sets up special vaccination clinic at Ben Gurion Airport

Israel’s Health Ministry orders local airlines to vaccinate staff against measles.

How hotels hosting thousands are handling the measles outbreak

Hotels hosting thousands of Passover travelers are asking guests to vaccinate - but not checking vaccination records.

Orthodox school ends religious exemptions from vaccines

SAR Academy and High School in NYC will not longer accept religious exemptions from vaccination requirement.

Dear Antivaxxers, not in the Name of God

Condition of El Al flight attendant with measles worsens

43-year-old otherwise healthy woman in a coma with encephalitis, a swelling of the brain, as a result of measles

500 Jewish doctors sign letter calling for vaccinations

Doctors who serve Orthodox communities in North America join mass information campaign to encourage vaccination amid measles outbreak.

Measles cases in Detroit linked to haredi traveler rise to 39

Number of measles cases in Detroit area linked to a haredi traveler more than doubles over past three weeks to 39.

Measles cases up 300% year over year

World Health Organization warns anti-vaccination campaign has led to over 3 times as many measles infections compared to 2018.

'I didn't know I'd expose women and babies to measles'

New father who exposed maternity ward, newborns, to measles says he 'had no idea he was sick' and 'has nothing against vaccines.'

NYC bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man over measles fears

Haredi man claims bus driver refused to stop for him in Brooklyn, later covered her face for fear of contracting measles from him.

Measles epidemic kills over 1,200 in Madagascar

Madagascar, an island country off the eastern coast of Africa, suffers from a high rate of poverty and lack of resources.

European rabbis urge: Protect yourselves and your children

Conference of European Rabbis urges parents to be alert over Pesach vacation, ensure all family members are vaccinated against measles.

Vaccination is Pikuach Nefesh

NYC declares emergency over measles outbreak in haredi community

Mayor Bill de Blasio declares public health emergency following measles outbreak in haredi community in Brooklyn.

New York may close yeshivas which allow unvaccinated students

NY Health Department warns: Brooklyn yeshivas allowing unvaccinated students to attend face violations and possible closure.

NY county measles outbreak spotlights religious exemptions

Health commissioner supports push to end religious exemptions for vaccinations, says measles outbreak one of 'most challenging' crises.

El Al flight attendant hospitalized with serious case of measles

Flight attendant unconscious, on a respirator after contracting measles on a flight from Tel Aviv to New York.

Israel's measles outbreak started in Ukraine

Measles outbreak traced to annual mass pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine for Rosh Hashanah

Learning competition bans unvaccinated students

New York 'Chidon' bans unvaccinated students recently exposed to measles patient, asks parents and schools to act responsibly.

New mother exposes maternity ward and nursery to measles

Unvaccinated mother contracts measles, exposes hospital nursery.

US county declares state of emergency amid measles outbreak

In attempt to stem measles outbreak, New York county bans unvaccinated minors from public places.

Detroit measles outbreak traced to Israeli carrier

18 cases of measles reported in Jewish community after Israeli visits several Jewish schools, synagogues, and kosher stores this month.

Three children in Lod diagnosed with measles

Three daycare children, including 5-month-old baby, diagnosed with measles in Lod.

New York: 31 new measles cases in one week

Over twenty of the new cases linked to Williamsburg yeshiva.

The menace of waves of infectious diseases

Hasidic wedding in Brooklyn cancelled after groom has measles

New York Department of Health orders wedding in Williamsburg called off after groom from Antwerp contracts measles.

A friend from Italy comes to visit

Mass measles outbreak feared in Kfar Chabad

As many as 1,000 people exposed to measles during event in Kfar Chabad - with more individuals exposed at second event.

The obligation to vaccinate

Israeli measles epidemic spreads to London

London haredi community hit by outbreak of measles, following epidemic in Jerusalem.

There is no religious excuse for not vaccinating your kids

10-year-old in mortal danger after contracting measles

10-year-old boy from Samaria hospitalized in a serious condition, suffering brain infection because of measles.

'Suing vaccine refusers not a simple proposition'

Refusal to vaccinate children who have infected other children with measles requires long line of evidence difficult to present to court.