Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Israel Reports More Measles Cases, Vaccine Campaign Launched
There's a measles outbreak happening in Israel.
The Health Ministry says there are now 410 confirmed cases, but they believe the real number of infected people is much higher.
Measles is a very contagious disease that causes fever, runny nose, and a rash.
Some people get very sick and need to go to the hospital.
Right now, 22 people are in the hospital, and two young children are getting special medical help.
The government is giving out more vaccines to stop the disease from spreading.
The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the measles virus.
Israel reported 93 new measles cases, bringing the total to 410 in the current outbreak.
The Israeli Health Ministry estimates 950-1,700 people are infected in the outbreak.
The number of active diagnosed patients rose from 120 to 162, with 22 hospitalized.
Two hospitalized children are receiving ECMO support in intensive care.
Over 105,000 measles vaccine doses have been administered in a nationwide campaign.
- Who
- The Israeli Health Ministry and the affected population, including children.
- What
- Measles outbreak with increased cases and hospitalizations, along with vaccination efforts.
- When
- Outbreak began in early April, with reports updated recently.
- Where
- Israel, specifically the city of Beer Sheva.
- Why
- The best way to prevent getting sick with measles or spreading it to other people is being vaccinated.
Facts
Vaccination
Outbreak
Facts
There is an ongoing measles outbreak in Israel.
Vaccination
The number of cases is rising.Vaccination is the best way to prevent further outbreaks.
- Total Measles Cases
- 410
- Estimated Infected People
- 950-1,700
- Active Diagnosed Patients
- 162
- Hospitalized Patients
- 22
- Vaccine Doses Administered
- Over 105,000
- First Measles Vaccine Introduced
- 1963