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.