Breaking Update
Measles Patient Traveled by Public Bus From Beitar Illit to Immanuel
Measles patient traveled by public bus from Beitar Illit to Immanuel, prompting Ministry of Health calls for vaccination and checking status.
Because Measles is highly contagious, the Ministry of Health asks anyone who was on this bus at the date and time listed above to make sure they are vaccinated according to Ministry of Health guidelines.
You can check your vaccination status on the government personal services website through the digital vaccination record.
The Ministry of Health recommends that pregnant women who have not received two doses of the vaccine, people with weakened immune systems, and infants under one year of age who were on this bus contact the Health Bureau in their area to consider receiving passive immunization against measles.
You can get vaccinated at your health maintenance organization (HMO), Health Bureau, or family care center (Tipat Halav).
You can call the Ministry of Health hotline (5400*) to find out if you need a vaccine.
The Ministry of Health again urges the public to get vaccinated. Measles can be prevented with a safe and effective vaccine.
