Once declared eliminated from the US, measles cases hit six-year high amid drop in vaccinations
Vaccine uptake has seen a sharp decline in states such as Texas and New Mexico
Measles
How concerning is the detection of the polio virus in European cities’ wastewater systems?
Dr Muiris Houston: This is a wake-up call for Europe. It means any gaps in vaccination coverage could see a resurgence of the disease
Measles case reported at Dublin art college in second HSE alert in two days
Staff and students have been warned to be vigilant about symptoms following possible exposure last week
‘Measles is back’: Cases double in Europe, hitting highest rate in decades
Majority of those infected were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccine status, say WHO and Unicef
‘This is a disaster waiting to happen, and it will happen’: Ireland’s falling child vaccine rates
While most children in the State continue to receive vaccines, there has been significant slip in uptake since 2020. This has consequences for us all, warn medical experts
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
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
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