The Israel Ministry of Health reports that an 11-month-old baby with no underlying health conditions, who had not been vaccinated, died today due to complications from measles.
Among the 12 other deaths, most were healthy infants without underlying conditions who were also unvaccinated.
Since the beginning of 2025, Israel has reported 2,659 total measles cases and 13 deaths.
The Ministry of Health reminds the public that measles is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine. Vaccination saves lives.
Vaccination recommendations:
All children are advised to be vaccinated at ages 1 and 6 (as part of the routine vaccination schedule). In outbreak areas:
The second dose can be given earlier at 18 months.
An additional dose is recommended for infants aged 6–11 months in outbreak areas or when traveling to places with outbreaks.
The Ministry recommends that unvaccinated individuals, and parents of infants who have received only one dose at ages 6–11 months, avoid attending large gatherings in outbreak areas due to the risk of infection.