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Concern mounting over fall in measles vaccine uptake

There is an “epidemic” of measles, global health leaders have warned, as cases of the potentially deadly disease appear to be on the rise. The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged parents to get their children vaccinated against the highly ...

03 May 2022 at 10:55

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ALERT: Symptoms of measles to watch out for amid increase in cases

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. The HSE advises ...

02 Feb 2024 at 14:33

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Measles vaccination is set to open in Leitrim due rise in cases

The HSE advises that the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is the only protection against measles - two doses are recommended for lifetime full protection. The HSE MMR vaccine catch-up programme is now running in community ...

24 Mar 2024 at 15:33

Drop red tape to tackle ‘deeply troubling’ measles outbreak, urges Labour

A shadow health minister has described the measles outbreak as “deeply troubling” and called for more powers to be given to health visitors to vaccinate children. Speaking at the Institute for Government Conference in London, ...

23 Jan 2024 at 11:24

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HSE MMR Vaccine catch-up program takes place in Leitrim

The HSE has advised that the MMR Vaccine is “the only protection against measles,” and two-lifetime doses are needed for full protection. The HSE MMR vaccine catch-up programme runs in community vaccination clinics across ...

04 Apr 2024 at 16:33

HSE issues urgent public health warning following confirmed measles case on bus through Kilkenny

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HSE issues urgent public health alert following confirmed measles case on bus from Dublin

Passengers on board a bus from Dublin Airport that passed through Kilkenny may have been exposed to measles, according to health officials. The HSE has advised passengers who were onboard the JJ Kavanagh bus number 717 ...

22 Aug 2024 at 13:33

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

London could see a measles outbreak with tens of thousands of cases because of low levels of vaccination, health chiefs have warned. Estimates show between 40,000 and 160,000 cases could occur in the capital unless ...

14 Jul 2023 at 15:03

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Nine suspected cases of measles in Ireland recorded in one week

There have been nine suspected cases of measles in Ireland in the most recent week for which data is available. Health authorities have warned that there is a risk of measles outbreaks in Ireland due to its ...

08 Feb 2024 at 18:16

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ALERT: Adult dies in hospital in Dublin Midlands Group after contracting measles

A MIDDLE-aged man who had contracted measles has died in a hospital, the Health service executive (HSE) has confirmed. It is the first confirmed measles case in Ireland in 2024. There were four measles ...

07 Feb 2024 at 22:33

MMR jab immunity ‘may slowly wane but is still highly effective against measles’

A vaccine that protects against measles has been shown to wane very slowly over time but still remains highly effective against the contagious disease, scientists have said. More than 95% of people ...

26 Sept 2024 at 23:30

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HSE to hold MMR vaccine catch up clinics in north Tipperary

The HSE is hosting free walk-in MMR vaccine clinics in Thurles and Nenagh. The Nenagh clinic will be at the Derg Health Care Centre (E45 P957) on April 5, 2024, between 2pm and 4:30pm. The Thurles ...

26 Mar 2024 at 18:33

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HSE to hold MMR vaccine catch up clinics in north Tipperary

The HSE is hosting free walk-in MMR vaccine clinics in Thurles and Nenagh. The Nenagh clinic will be at the Derg Health Care Centre (E45 P957) on April 5, 2024, between 2pm and 4:30pm. The ...

26 Mar 2024 at 18:33

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