The Health Ministry states that a patient with measles flew on an Arkia flight from New York on Sunday, August 31, at 2:30 a.m. and landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on the same day at 8:00 p.m.
Passengers who were on this flight are asked to ensure that they are vaccinated in accordance with the ministry’s recommendations. Individuals can update their vaccination status via the government’s personal website through the digital vaccination register.
It is recommended that infants under one year of age, immunocompromised people, and unvaccinated pregnant women contact the ministry to clarify the need for a passive vaccination according to their condition.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that manifests itself in fever, general malaise, runny nose, and a rash, and may have severe and even life-threatening complications.
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