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THERE HAVE BEEN 13 reported cases of measles in Dublin in recent weeks, it has been confirmed.
The HSE said the Department of Public Health East is currently “managing a measles outbreak in the north Dublin area”.
Since July, there have been 13 measles cases in adults and children in Dublin’s north inner city.
Transmission has occurred in a number of hospitals and in households with “poor vaccine uptake”, the HSE said, adding that people are now presenting with measles in the wider inner city community.
There have been no deaths from measles associated with this outbreak to date.
Speaking about the situation, Dr Ruth McDermott, Public Health Doctor, said: “Measles can be a serious illness and is highly infectious. The best protection is to be fully vaccinated with two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine.”
People at increased risk of getting measles are those who are not fully vaccinated with two doses of the MMR vaccine or who have not had measles in the past. The risk of infection remains for up to 21 days after contact with a case of measles.
If you think you may have measles, stay at home and phone your General Practitioner (GP) for advice.
People who are sick should not attend any congregated settings such as crèche, school, work or religious gatherings until they have recovered from illness.
The rate of measles infections across Europe has reached a record high - more than 41,000 children and adults were infected with measles in the first six months of 2018, according to the World Health Organization.
Measles symptoms include:
High fever
Cough
Runny nose
Red eyes
Red rash that starts on the head and spreads down the body – this normally starts a few days after onset of illness; the rash consists of flat red or brown blotches, which can flow into each other; it lasts about four to seven days
Vomiting, diarrhoea and tummy pain may also happen
Measures to prevent the spread of measles if you think you may have the condition:
Do not go to work, school or crèche
Stay at home and phone your GP; tell the doctor or nurse that you think you might have measles
Stop visitors coming to your home
Pregnant women who have been exposed to measles should seek medical advice as soon as possible
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Risk of measles from international travel:
There are ongoing outbreaks of measles in multiple countries in Europe and worldwide. Most of the cases in the EU in 2018 were reported from Romania, France, Greece and Italy.
Most people who get measles on holiday do not know they were exposed until they develop disease, the HSE said. Unrecognised exposures to measles have occurred at airports, on planes, at concerts, in shops and in healthcare settings. In 2018, 31 deaths associated with measles have been reported in EU countries.
Advice for people travelling abroad:
Vaccination remains the most effective measure against infection. Children aged 6-11 months who are travelling to other countries and regions where measles outbreaks have been reported are recommended to get the MMR vaccine.
A dose given before 12 months of age does not replace the dose that would normally be given at 12 months of age, the HSE advised.
Older children should be age-appropriately vaccinated. Children who have missed their recommended doses should get the MMR vaccine from their GP.
Adults may be at risk of measles, particularly those under 40 years of age who have never had measles or two doses of a measles vaccine.
Complications of measles:
Measles can cause chest infections, fits (seizures), ear infections, swelling of the brain and/or damage to the brain.
Measles is a notifiable disease and GPs and hospital clinicians should immediately notify public health authorities if they suspect someone has measles.
Actions taken to prevent further cases:
The Public Health Department has sent an alert to all Emergency Departments and GPs in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow to inform them to be vigilant about measles.
The Department has given the following advice on the most effective measures to control the further spread of this potentially serious illness:
All children should get the MMR vaccine when they are aged 12 months; if any child aged over 12 months has missed this vaccine they should get it now from their GP
All children should get a second dose of MMR vaccine when they are four to five years old or in junior infants at school; if any child in senior infants or older has missed this vaccine they should get it now from their GP
Adults under 40 years who have not had measles or have not received two doses of MMR vaccine should contact their GP to get the MMR vaccine
Adults over 40 years of age may sometimes be at risk and if such adults never had measles nor a measles containing vaccine they should consider getting the MMR vaccine from their GP
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@Denis Rathsallagh Brady: read before the game,if Liverpool win,it’ll be first time in their history to win away at Newcastle 3 times in succession. Don’t know if that’s PL history or all time history,either way,I was jumping up and down in front of tv celebrating!
@Thomas: Wijnaldim did the same in famous game v Barcelona. Disappointed at being left out,intended to make a huge impression. That’s why Origi was such a super sub too
@Larry Betts: yes larry I remember said game,it was nearly three days before I made it home after that one,and origi did something similar to Newcastle a few years back,I was in work for that one thank god.
Liverpool haven’t really kicked into gear at all yet so having 7 points on the board is quite the achievement. Hopefully Nunez kicks on from here. He should get the nod ahead of Gakpo really.
@ecrowley ecrowley: A lot of Liverpool players had an off game today,for some reason or other. Gakpo usually very reliable. It’s good to mix things up though give all players a chance,keep them all hungry
@Brian Dunne: So many controversial incidents in that match,Brian.Doesn’t make sense. And you know who I support! Second TTA foul warranted a yellow,ie a sending off. But the 1st yellow was a joke. Trent fouled and slid off the pitch,threw the ball back on the pitch,gets booked! Rule is ‘kicking the ball away when opponents are awarded a free kick’. It was Liverpool’s free kick,he threw the ball back into play,not kicked away. LFC played terrible all game,but what a result to turn it around with (deservedly) 10 men.
@Brian Dunne: Newcastle by far the better team and if it wasn’t for Allison this game would have been a cricket score. Huge improvement needed going forward or it’ll be another bad season. Don’t let this win paper over some very big cracks
@Thomas Reddy: Give over, with all the chances, Newcastle had, they still couldn’t score and goals with games.
They still need a 20+ a season striker and a couple of defenders, they’re far from the finished article.
Absolutely delighted the sport washing Newcastle Saudis beaten.
The Saudi league are buying up any players that are willing to take the big money on offer.
We have to push back and not pay any attention to this Saudi league.
That is the only way to stop them.
@John Duff: A noble idea,but football is all money now Saudi or otherwise,and has been for a long time,just look at Chelsea,taken it to another level entirely.
@Liam Dunne: Probably a Manchester United fan. I was wondering when they’d rear their heads here. Good to see them focus their minds back on soccer after all their off-field troubles with Giggs and Greenwood.
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