Health Ministry says two Ichilov doctors caught measles after treating unvaccinated child

Israel’s Health Ministry said on Thursday that two doctors at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv contracted measles after treating an unvaccinated girl. The ministry said the child was diagnosed after being examined at the hospital, and that the doctors were among the staff exposed during her treatment.

Measles is highly contagious, and the ministry is continuing to track possible exposures connected to the case. No additional details were given about the doctors’ condition or whether other patients or staff were affected.

The ministry did not say when the girl was treated, but said the incident is under review as officials work to prevent further spread. It urged the public to follow vaccination guidance.