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Israel Reports Second Measles Fatality Amid Worsening Outbreak

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A severe measles outbreak in Israel has resulted in the second child fatality in just two days. An 18-month-old boy died of measles on Saturday at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center, while on Wednesday, a two-year-old Israeli boy also succumbed to the disease at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center. The outbreak, which began in early April, has seen 526 confirmed measles cases, including 209 active infections. The Health Ministry urged parents to ensure their children are vaccinated according to the national schedule, which includes two doses of the measles vaccine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The measles outbreak in Israel has resulted in the second child fatality in 18 months, with an 18-month-old boy dying on Saturday and a two-year-old boy dying on Wednesday.
  • Both children were unvaccinated, highlighting the importance of measles vaccination.
  • The outbreak began in early April and has seen 526 confirmed measles cases, including 209 active infections.
  • The Health Ministry has reported 19 hospitalised patients under the age of six, including a one-year-old girl on ECMO support.
  • Measles vaccination is a critical component of the national immunization schedule, and the Ministry is urging parents to ensure their children receive the recommended two doses.
  • The disease can lead to severe and life-threatening complications, making prompt vaccination crucial.
  • The Israeli Health Ministry is particularly concerned about cases involving children under the age of six, who are more vulnerable to measles complications.

Statistics:

  • 526 confirmed measles cases in Israel since the outbreak began in early April.
  • 209 active measles infections in Israel.
  • 19 hospitalised patients under the age of six, including a one-year-old girl on ECMO support.
  • 2 confirmed measles fatalities in Israel, both children under the age of three.

Sources:

Source 1: Israel's Health Ministry statement, unspecified date.

Source 2: United News of India, "Israel Reports Second Measles Fatality Amid Worsening Outbreak", unspecified date.

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