Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, transmitted through the air via tiny droplets from bodily fluids, such as during sneezing or coughing.

Senior health officials also warn of a potential mass infection at the upcoming Lag Ba'omer Mount Meron pilgrimage, as vaccination rates in certain haredi communities remain very low.

The update comes as eight cases have been confirmed this year, against the backdrop of widespread outbreaks in the United States and Europe.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, malaise, nasal discharge and a rash, and it can lead to serious complications, including hospitalization and, in some cases, death.

Most cases are among unvaccinated children in Gaines County, where vaccination rates are under 50%.

In 2023, 10.3 million measles cases were reported globally, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. The WHO attributes this rise to insufficient vaccination coverage, leading to outbreaks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that it is critical to get vaccinated for Measles, amid world cases rising drastically.

Cases last year were already up 79% to over 300,000, according to WHO data, - thought to represent just a fraction of the total.

There is a measles outbreak in Israel among unvaccinated individuals. A family doctor tells us about prevention, symptoms, and treatment of the disease.

If symptoms of fever and headache appear followed a few days later by a rash, you should contact your doctor.

The Health Ministry stressed that this is a “very rare event” as the children had all received the first dose of the measles vaccine.