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Israel Advances Second MMRV Vaccine Dose to 18 Months Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak
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By בני סולומון
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Israel's Ministry of Health has advanced the second MMRV vaccine dose to 18 months starting in 2025, following a deadly measles outbreak that killed 17 children and infected thousands. The change aims to increase immunity early and prevent future outbreaks.
- 01Israel advances second MMRV vaccine dose to 18 months starting 2025.
- 02The change follows a measles outbreak with 3,700 cases and 17 child deaths.
- 03Previously, the second dose was given at six years old in schools.
- 04Both vaccine doses will now be administered at maternal and child health clinics.
- 05The second dose raises immunity from 90% to 97%, preventing nationwide epidemics.
- 06Vaccination rates have recently increased, especially in the Haredi community.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Israel Advances Second MMRV Vaccine Dose to 18 Months Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Israel Advances Second MMRV Vaccine Dose to 18 Months Amid Measles Outbreak
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Israel Advances Second MMRV Vaccine Dose to 18 Months to Boost Measles Protection
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