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Fifth Child Death Reported in Israel’s Measles Outbreak, Third in Jerusalem This Week

Health officials urge early MMR in high‑risk areas in response to clusters in under‑immunized neighborhoods.

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.