Measles Exposure at Bnei Brak Event Triggers Health Ministry Advisory

Overview

• A confirmed measles patient attended an event last Tuesday starting at 11:00 p.m. at the Keter Harimon hall on Aharonowitz Street 10 in Bnei Brak.
• People who were in the hall at that time are asked to verify that their measles vaccination is up to date under the revised national recommendations.
• Attendees are requested to contact the Kol Habriut hotline for personalized advice regarding vaccination needs and potential exposure risk.
• In response to the outbreak, the routine second MMR dose now occurs at 18 months, and infants aged 6–11 months in affected areas may receive an early preventive dose that does not count toward the routine series.
• Vaccination is available without appointments at Tipat Halav clinics, HMO branches, and special measles centers in designated outbreak cities, and officials stress the vaccine is safe and effective.