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Year-old unvaccinated infant dies of measles, 11th since May

A one-year-old infant without underlying health conditions has died from measles complications at a Jerusalem hospital, according to the Health Ministry. This marks the eleventh measles-related death since the outbreak began in May, with most victims being healthy, unvaccinated children. The ministry continues to urge the public to vaccinate, emphasizing that measles is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine. Outbreak zones include Jerusalem and several other cities and communities across the country.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/year-old-unvaccinated-infant-dies-of-measles-11th-since-may/
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