Third Person In Ireland Confirmed With Case Of Measles

Seven suspected cases were reported in Ireland, one of which was in the midlands.

A third case of measles has been confirmed in Ireland.

The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed the news saying she’s very concerned about the disease. 

The latest Weekly Infectious Disease Report from the Health Protection Survelliance Centre found there were seven suspected cases of measles reported in Ireland, one of which was in the midlands.

CMO Professor Breda Smyth is urging anyone unvaccinated to get the MMR jabs:

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