Israel: Measles Outbreak Claims Life of 9-Year-Old, Death Toll Rises to 15

A nine-year-old child has died in Israel from complications related to measles, bringing the total number of measles-related deaths among children in the country to 15 since the start of the current outbreak, the Israeli Ministry of Health announced Friday, according to the Jerusalem Post.

Health authorities stated the child was hospitalized in critical condition before succumbing to the illness despite medical intervention. The ministry confirmed that all 14 previously deceased children had not been vaccinated against measles. Most of those who died were reported to have been in good health prior to infection and did not suffer from chronic illnesses.

The Ministry of Health emphasized the safety and efficacy of vaccines, stating that “vaccines save lives” and urging parents to adhere to the recommended vaccination schedule to curb the spread of the disease.

Israel’s official health policy recommends measles vaccinations for children between the ages of one and six years as part of the routine immunization program. A second dose is administered in areas experiencing outbreaks, and early doses are also given to infants between six and eleven months, particularly before travel to regions where the disease is prevalent.

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