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Chief medical officer 'very concerned' about rise of measles in Ireland

Ireland's chief medical officer has said she is "very concerned" about the rise of measles in the Irish population. "I am concerned about measles in our population as we’re seeing an increase in cases across Europe. The MMR vaccine is a safe and ...

25 Jul 2023 at 14:27

National News

Fears of outbreak as national measles cases this year rise to 13

Two outbreaks of measles have been reported in private homes, with seven people infected as a result of the virus being passed on, it has emerged. It comes as the number of confirmed cases in Ireland has risen to 13. In addition to the ...

10 Apr 2024 at 12:33

Northern Ireland

First case of measles in seven years confirmed in Northern Ireland

The first case of measles in Northern Ireland since 2017 has been confirmed. The Public Health Agency (PHA) said close contacts have been notified and all appropriate public health actions are being undertaken. The PHA is urging ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:47

National News

Symptoms to watch out for amid measles outbreak in Ireland and new HSE advice

The HSE is urging parents to make sure children and young people are up to date with their MMR vaccine due to a rise in cases in parts of the UK and Europe. The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella. We advise ...

29 Jan 2024 at 11:02

National News

Explainer: What is measles and what are the symptoms to look out for

Concern has been raised about a rise in measles, after an adult male died in Ireland in recent days. HSE chief medical officer, professor Breda Smyth has released a statement on X as she is "very concerned" Ireland is at a ...

08 Feb 2024 at 09:37

National News

Health Minster warns of high probability of measles outbreak among unvaccinated

The Minister for Health is expected to tell Cabinet on Tuesday that there is a high probability of a measles outbreak among unvaccinated groups around the country. Stephen Donnelly will brief his colleagues today that ...

06 Feb 2024 at 12:12

Northern Ireland

New cases of measles likely in NI, health chiefs warn

It is likely that there will be new cases of measles in Northern Ireland, health chiefs have warned. The Department of Health said there had been an alarming rise in measles cases across Europe, with a death reported ...

14 Feb 2024 at 18:01

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