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Measles outbreak continues

33 cases of measles have been confirmed here since May. The HSE says it's continuing to implement co...
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2:23 PM - 14 Jul 2016



Measles outbreak continues

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Measles outbreak continues

TodayFM
TodayFM

2:23 PM - 14 Jul 2016



33 cases of measles have been confirmed here since May.

The HSE says it's continuing to implement control measures to limit the outbreak.

Most of the cases were in children under the age of 10.

People who are vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine are normally protected but the HSE is advising people to be extra vigilant.

Babies younger than 12 months old, non immune pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system are most at risk.



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