The Government has been warned of a “high” risk of a measles outbreak in Ireland Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is expected to brief the Cabinet today that a significant increase in measles cases was notified in Europe this winter. On top of this, there is a falling rate of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine […]
1 year ago
The last outbreak was in 2000. The HSE has issued a warning for parents following a measles outbreak among children in Europe. Measles cases in children are rising across Europe and Irish children are at risk of catching the viral illness as it is highly contagious. Measles is most common among children aged between one […]
2 years ago
Authorities in Iceland are asking parents to make sure that their children are vaccinated. This comes as the country finds itself among the many countries experiencing a measles outbreak. Several cases of the infection have been discovered in both adults and children. Officials are encouraging anyone who has not received their full immunisations to do […]
7 years ago
The doctor that support celebrity ‘anti-vaxxer’ Jenny McCarthy is now telling parents they need to vaccinate their children. Dr Jay N. Gordon, whose patients include actress Jenny McCarthy’s son, whom McCarthy believes developed autism due to vaccines. The doctor who has supported the star in the past recently put out a tweet to say that […]
7 years ago
Have all of your family had their shots?
7 years ago
‘Measles can be a serious illness and is highly infectious.’
7 years ago