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Measles Outbreak: Unvaccinated Israeli Girl Exposes Many

4/21/2025

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An unvaccinated 11-year-old girl and her father from Israel contracted measles during their trip to Serbia, raising concerns for those they may have exposed while traveling home. The Israeli Ministry of Health is actively tracing contacts from their journey, urging everyone in contact to get vaccinated, highlighting the importance of two doses starting at one year old.

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An unvaccinated 11-year-old girl and her father from Israel contracted measles during their trip to Serbia, raising concerns for those they may have exposed while traveling home. The Israeli Ministry of Health is actively tracing contacts from their journey, urging everyone in contact to get vaccinated, highlighting the importance of two doses starting at one year old.