Israel’s Health Ministry issued a public alert Wednesday after confirming that a person infected with measles visited a bakery in Bnei Brak last Friday morning, potentially exposing customers to the highly contagious virus.

According to the ministry, the individual was present at the Zman HaAretz bakery on Rechov Harav Kahaneman between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Authorities are urging anyone who was at the bakery during those hours to ensure that they are fully vaccinated against measles.

“Measles is a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, and it may be associated with severe and even life-threatening complications,” the Health Ministry said in a statement.

Health officials advised that anyone who develops symptoms should seek medical care promptly and coordinate their arrival with healthcare providers in advance.

“People who were at this bakery during the specified hours are asked to make sure they are vaccinated according to the Health Ministry’s recommendations (two doses of vaccine).”

The ministry emphasized the importance of routine vaccinations against diseases such as measles, noting that they help prevent serious complications and fatalities.

Pregnant women who have not received two vaccine doses, individuals with weakened immune systems, and infants under one year old who may have been exposed are advised to contact their local health bureau to consider receiving passive immunization against measles.

Vaccinations are available through health maintenance organizations, public health bureaus, and maternal-child clinics. Members of the public can also contact the Health Ministry’s Kol HaBriut hotline at *5400 to determine whether vaccination is recommended.

Health officials reiterated their call for the public to remain vaccinated, stressing that measles is a preventable disease with a safe and effective vaccine.

{Matzav.com}