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Health Ministry moves up second measles shot as child vaccination delays are blamed on clinic shortages
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By אביחי חיים
First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Israel’s Health Ministry is moving the second MMRV dose to age 18 months starting July 1 for children born from 2025. Officials said vaccination delays are mainly caused by shortages and access problems at Tipat Halav clinics, not just parental refusal. The ministry also reported a severe but easing measles outbreak with 17 deaths and about 10,000 estimated cases.
- 01Second MMRV dose will move to 18 months, starting July 1.
- 02Officials blame Tipat Halav shortages and access problems for delayed vaccinations.
- 03Measles outbreak has killed 17, hospitalized 1,256, and likely infected about 10,000.
- 04Eighty-eight percent of hospitalized measles patients are unvaccinated.
- 05The ministry is considering longer clinic hours, dedicated stations, and incentives.
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