An outbreak of the measles has been confirmed in this Irish county

There's been an outbreak of measles in North Dublin.

The HSE has confirmed two cases in the county, and according to 98fm, it has notified all A&E and GPs in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow. Director of Public Health, Dr Deirdre Mulholland said: “The best protection is to be fully vaccinated with 2 doses of MMR vaccine.” Measles symptoms include: • High fever • Cough • Runny nose • Red eyes • Red rash that starts on head and spread down the body- this normally starts a few days after onset of illness. It lasts about 4-7 days. • Vomiting and diarrhoea People who haven't had the MMR vaccine are being warned that measles can be highly contagious.