Israeli measles outbreak claims 10th victim, health officials urge vaccinations

The Israeli Health Ministry said on Sunday that an 18-month-old boy has died of measles, raising the death toll from an outbreak that began in early April to 10. Most of the victims were previously healthy, unvaccinated infants.



According to data from the ministry, more than 2,000 measles cases have been confirmed in the current outbreak. Eleven patients are hospitalized, including two under intensive care.



The ministry urged parents to vaccinate their children and to seek medical attention immediately if symptoms appear or exposure is suspected. It has designated 12 cities and several other localities as outbreak zones and called for additional vaccinations for babies in those areas.



Measles is a highly contagious virus that causes fever, fatigue, a runny nose, and a rash, and can sometimes lead to severe complications or death.