HSE warning as two cases of measles detected in Dublin

Outbreak control team convened to tackle spread of the potentially serious illness

Fri, Oct 20, 2017, 18:30

Aine McMahon

A child being immunised. Photograph: David Jones

A child being immunised. Photograph: David Jones

Two cases of measles in north Dublin city have been confirmed by the Department of Public Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE).

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