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Measles Alert: Security Guard Exposes Ichilov Hospital Families

2/19/2026

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A security guard at Ichilov Hospital in Israel has been diagnosed with measles, raising exposure concerns for newborns and parents.
The Health Ministry confirmed the guard was on duty on February 14 and 15.
They are coordinating with Ichilov Hospital to notify families, advise immunity checks, and direct inquiries to the Health Ministry hotline.
Exposure risk is low because the guard wore a mask and was not in the nursery.

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A security guard at Ichilov Hospital in Israel has been diagnosed with measles, raising exposure concerns for newborns and parents.
The Health Ministry confirmed the guard was on duty on February 14 and 15.
They are coordinating with Ichilov Hospital to notify families, advise immunity checks, and direct inquiries to the Health Ministry hotline.
Exposure risk is low because the guard wore a mask and was not in the nursery.