Jerusalem, 13 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Health Ministry reported the death of a two-year-old boy who contracted measles. The child, unvaccinated, had been hospitalized for several weeks and was connected to an IV.
Since the outbreak began in Israel about three months ago, 503 cases have been confirmed, with 187 currently active. Most recent patients are from Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, and nearly all hospitalized children are unvaccinated.
According to the ministry, 12 children under the age of six currently remain in hospital care, three in intensive care. The Ministry urges parents to ensure their children receive routine vaccinations, particularly the measles vaccine, to prevent further severe cases.