measles

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.

A 3-week-old baby contracted measles from his mother

3-week-old with measles is listed in stable condition after contracting the disease from his mother.

'Vaccination Bill' advances

Minister clear way for bill to ban unvaccinated students from schools following measles outbreak.

Measles vaccinations on the rise in Israel

Deputy Health Minister Litzman cautiously optimistic as number of residents receiving vaccinations grows. 'Measles still not behind us.'

Senior haredi rabbis order followers to vaccinate their children

Amid measles outbreak, senior haredi leaders release missive calling on the public to vaccinate their children.

Measles outbreak: We are in a state of emergency

Member of Knesset, Yoel Hasson, responds to the pushing off of the Immunization Law: "we must do everything to prevent an epidemic"

NYC warns of measles outbreak among Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

New York City health department warns of measles outbreak in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, urges parents to vaccinate children.

Fear of measles on flight from Turkey to Israel

Health Ministry calls on passengers on Turkish Airlines flight 788 Thursday from Istanbul to Ben-Gurion Airport to be examined by doctor.

Measles alert: Infected person flew from Eilat to Tel Aviv

Health Ministry warns: Measles patient may have infected at-risk individuals during domestic flight.

Five measles cases in Jerusalem

Five Jerusalem women aged 20-40 fall ill with measles.

Warning: Measles spreading across Europe

WHO warns low immunization rates leading to measles outbreaks, asks public to get immunized.

Report: LA measles outbreak centers on Orthodox Jewish community

A measles outbreak in Los Angeles County, California, is centered on the Orthodox Jewish community, according to reports.