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It appears that the mumps is continuing to spread in chareidi yeshivas in Eretz Yisrael, with signs of infection beginning to appear in Chevron Yeshiva. YWN-Israel reported that the illness has already infected many bochrim in Ohr Shmuel (Yerushalayim) and a Bnei Brak yeshiva, in which 100 of 160 talmidim were diagnosed.
Cases of mumps have also been detected in Yeshiva Maynei Shel Torah. In the case of the latter, as well as Yeshivas Chevron, roshei yeshiva have informed talmidim that if they detect the earliest signs of the illness, or suspect they may have it, they are to immediately leave the beis medrash and seek medical attention and/or prophylactic treatment.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
Does anyone know if this outbreak corelates to immunization rates among chareidim?
Comment by cantoresq — November 18, 2009 @ 10:14 am