The Ministry of Health is updating this evening (Thursday) about an unvaccinated child from the north, and another adult from the Jerusalem area, who contracted measles.
In total so far, six cases of illness have been verified in the North District in the last month, and one case in the Jerusalem area.
Following an epidemiological investigation conducted by Ministry of Health teams, an epidemiological link was found between all the cases.
Measles outbreak (archive) // Reuters
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that manifests itself in fever, general malaise, runny nose and rash, and may have severe and even life-threatening complications.
If it is necessary to go to the clinic or the emergency room, you must coordinate the arrival and inform the staff when you arrive at the medical institution.
If symptoms appear, and until a medical examination, one should avoid staying in public spaces such as shopping malls, public transportation, etc.
Measles vaccine (archive), photo: Dodo Greenspan
The ministry emphasizes the importance of giving routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, some of which can cause severe complications and death.
To check your immune status and make an appointment for vaccination, contact the health center 5400*, or the pediatricians at the health funds.
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