Overview
- An unvaccinated 15‑month‑old from Jerusalem’s Mea She’arim died after resuscitation attempts, marking the fifth measles fatality since the outbreak began.
- The Health Ministry said three children have died in the past week, all under 2.5 years old, with the latest cases centered in Jerusalem.
- Hospitals report 24 current measles patients, including seven children in intensive care, and a one‑year‑old previously died after weeks on ECMO due to complications.
- The ministry authorized MMR vaccination for infants aged 6–11 months in affected areas, noting the early dose is about 64% effective and does not replace the routine two‑dose schedule.
- Reporting highlights likely undercounting, with mortality-based estimates pointing to thousands of infections and hotspots in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Bnei Brak, Harish, Modi’in Illit, and Nof Hagalil.