HSE issues warning after case of measles on bus from Dublin to Clonmel
Measles signs and symptoms include cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing and a cough
Measles
Parents urged to vaccinate infants before holidays as measles cases climb across Europe
Irish College of General Practitioners issued advisory to have infants vaccinated at least two weeks before departure
Forty-seven confirmed measles cases in State, latest figures find
Data released amid rising cases of the infectious disease across Europe and elsewhere
Passengers may have been exposed to measles on Dublin-bound flight
HSE issued advice to passengers on board Ryanair flight between Gatwick and Dublin last Thursday
Rise in measles and whooping cough due to pandemic dip and low vaccine uptake, ECDC says
Ireland has seen a rise in number of cases of measles and whooping cough over last 12 months
HSE issues ‘urgent alert’ for measles after case in Dublin indoor-play centre
Case is one of several that have emerged in recent weeks in Dublin and the northeast
Two new cases of measles confirmed in State
One fatality as a result of measles since start of year following outbreak across Europe
Number of measles cases in State rises to nine
One outbreak of the disease is being reported by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre
Sixth measles case confirmed by HPSC
The HSE is currently rolling out a catch-up programme for the MMR vaccine, in response to the rise in measles cases
Fifth case of measles confirmed in the State as HSE steps up vaccination programme
Newest case confirmed on Thursday evening, with another suspected case being investigated
Measles: Four confirmed cases of disease now in State
Health authorities concerned over ongoing outbreaks in the UK and across Europe
Second case of measles confirmed as chief medical officer warns of disease spread
Teenager in the west of Ireland has measles while there are also 20 suspected cases in the State
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Measles catch-up vaccine to be offered to 310,000 people
Fears of virus outbreak persist as cases continue to rise in rest of Europe
Nine further possible cases of measles reported in Ireland
Latest figures come after man died from highly contagious disease earlier this month
The Irish Times view on measles and vaccination: anti-science propaganda must be rejected
A decline in the number of children receiving the MMR vaccine is leading to a fall the percentage of the population who have immunity
Cases of measles across Europe likely to continue rising, EU agency warns
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says low vaccination rates in some countries is a risk
Measles in Ireland: HSE hopes catch-up vaccination will minimise risk of large outbreak
NI health authorities warn of inevitable rise in case due to ‘alarming rise’ of outbreaks in Europe and UK
Three further possible cases of measles reported in Ireland
New figures from HPSC follow death of man (48) from viral illness last week
Public health alert issued to bus passengers and restaurant-goers after measles death
The HSE has warned thousands of people to be alert for symptoms for 21 days from the time of possible exposure
How worried should I be about measles? A doctor’s guide to a highly infectious disease
Measles spreads very easily among those who are unvaccinated. In some children it is very serious, leading to hospitalisation and even death in rare cases
Nine suspected measles cases reported to infectious disease watchdog last week
Prof Breda Smyth says vaccination rate below 95% threshold needed to stop spread of ‘highly contagious’ disease
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Why are measles cases on the rise and who is most at risk?
In the News podcast: Irish Times health editor Paul Cullen examines the rise in measles cases across Europe
Man dies from measles in first such case in Ireland this year
Health Protection Surveillance Centre says person died in hospital in Dublin and Midlands Health Region
Measles Q&A: How do I know if I have measles, and what should I do if I have it?
The disease is on the rise and the probability of an outbreak in Ireland is high due to lower uptake of MMR vaccine
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