HSE rolls out measles MMR vaccine catch-up programme
“The only protection against measles is vaccination” The HSE has announced details of a Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine catch-up campaign in a bid to protect against the spread of measles. This comes as there has been a spike in cases in the UK and Europe, as well as the third confirmed case of […]
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Chief Medical Officer confirms third case of measles in Ireland
A third person has been confirmed with measles in Ireland The news was confirmed by Chief Medical Officer Breda Smyth, who is urging people to avail of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. While Ireland’s documented cases of measles have remained low, there have been outbreaks across Europe, sparking concerns that the disease could […]
2 years ago
Measles: Latest report shows increase of possible cases in Ireland last week
According to the latest data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC), 11 possible cases of measles were reported in Ireland last week. This is an increase compared to the previous week when three possible cases were detected. In the previous report, one case of measles was confirmed, the man who sadly passed away at […]
2 years ago
Pharmacist shares what parents need to know about the measles
Measles cases have been increasing across the globe The outbreak of measles has left families with a lot of questions and concerns about the contagious disease and the MMR vaccine. The World Health Organisation recorded 42,200 cases of Measles across 41 member states in Europe in 2023. That’s compared to 941 cases in total for […]
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