Posted on 09/29/25
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 28, 2025 - Ahead of the Yom Tov season, and with the ongoing outbreak of measles in Israel, we wanted to share the following recommendations for anyone traveling with children to Israel for Yom Tov.
The following also applies to any international travel or travel to a location with a known measles outbreak.
* Children and adolescents who have had 2 doses of the measles vaccine given after 1 year of age are considered up-to-date, and do not need any further vaccination.
* Children 1 year and older who have had one dose of the vaccine should get a second dose (normally given at 4 years old), so long as at least 28 days have passed since the first. No further doses are needed after this one is given.
* Infants between 6 and 12 months old should get one dose before they travel (however, this dose does not count toward their 2 "lifetime" doses).
More information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/travel/index.html
Wishing everyone a healthy and happy Gmar Chasima Tova, and a wonderful Yom Tov
Dr. Dani Poliakoff
Dr. Netanel Schwob