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Fifth case of measles confirmed in the State as HSE steps up vaccination programme
Newest case confirmed on Thursday evening, with another suspected case being investigated
Measles: Four confirmed cases of disease now in State
Health authorities concerned over ongoing outbreaks in the UK and across Europe
Second case of measles confirmed as chief medical officer warns of disease spread
Teenager in the west of Ireland has measles while there are also 20 suspected cases in the State
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Measles catch-up vaccine to be offered to 310,000 people
Fears of virus outbreak persist as cases continue to rise in rest of Europe
Nine further possible cases of measles reported in Ireland
Latest figures come after man died from highly contagious disease earlier this month
The Irish Times view on measles and vaccination: anti-science propaganda must be rejected
A decline in the number of children receiving the MMR vaccine is leading to a fall the percentage of the population who have immunity
Cases of measles across Europe likely to continue rising, EU agency warns
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says low vaccination rates in some countries is a risk
Measles in Ireland: HSE hopes catch-up vaccination will minimise risk of large outbreak
NI health authorities warn of inevitable rise in case due to ‘alarming rise’ of outbreaks in Europe and UK
Three further possible cases of measles reported in Ireland
New figures from HPSC follow death of man (48) from viral illness last week
Public health alert issued to bus passengers and restaurant-goers after measles death
The HSE has warned thousands of people to be alert for symptoms for 21 days from the time of possible exposure
How worried should I be about measles? A doctor’s guide to a highly infectious disease
Measles spreads very easily among those who are unvaccinated. In some children it is very serious, leading to hospitalisation and even death in rare cases
Nine suspected measles cases reported to infectious disease watchdog last week
Prof Breda Smyth says vaccination rate below 95% threshold needed to stop spread of ‘highly contagious’ disease
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Why are measles cases on the rise and who is most at risk?
In the News podcast: Irish Times health editor Paul Cullen examines the rise in measles cases across Europe
Man dies from measles in first such case in Ireland this year
Health Protection Surveillance Centre says person died in hospital in Dublin and Midlands Health Region
Measles Q&A: How do I know if I have measles, and what should I do if I have it?
The disease is on the rise and the probability of an outbreak in Ireland is high due to lower uptake of MMR vaccine
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