Measles
2024 - 2 - 6Measles Outbreak Warning Issued in Ireland by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly
Health Minister Donnelly warns of a high probability of measles outbreak in Ireland, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations to prevent further disease spread.
The latest news from Ireland brings a serious warning from Health Minister Stephen Donnelly about a looming measles outbreak among unvaccinated groups in the country. The Department of Health is considering a vaccination program targeting teenagers and young adults to curb the high probability of the outbreak. Minister Donnelly stresses the urgency of ensuring children under 10 receive the MMR vaccine and proposes a catch-up vaccination initiative.
Amid rising measles rates and concerns over declining vaccine uptake, the government is set to introduce a new vaccination program following a risk assessment by the HSE. The World Health Organization has flagged a significant rise in measles cases globally, underscoring the need for immediate action to prevent further outbreaks.
As the vaccination debate intensifies, health authorities are ramping up efforts to combat the spread of measles, with Minister Donnelly briefing the Cabinet on the risks associated with the disease. With concerns over herd immunity, Kirklees Council is offering drop-in clinics for measles jabs to address low vaccination levels.
Furthermore, a senior clinician in Derry emphasizes the importance of vaccination clinics as cases of measles resurface in Estonia and the Czech Republic after years of absence, highlighting the critical need for vaccination to protect public health.
Measles outbreak among unvaccinated probable - Donnelly (RTE.ie)
There is a high probability of a measles outbreak in Ireland among unvaccinated groups, according to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly.
Measles outbreak likely in Ireland as Government triggers plan for ... (BreakingNews.ie)
The Department of Health is considering a programme to vaccinate teenagers and young adults against measles as the HSE warned there is a high probability of ...
'High probability' of a measles outbreak in Ireland, says health minister (Irish Examiner)
Stephen Donnelly is urging parents to ensure children under the age of 10 receive an MMR vaccine and there are proposals to launch a catch-up programme at ...
Measles rates are rising again (The BMJ)
Reversing the decline in vaccine uptake and preventing further disease outbreaks requires immediate action by healthcare providers and commissioners, with ...
New vaccination programme to combat 'dangerous and nasty' measles (Newstalk)
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is expected to brief Cabinet on the dangers of measles today following a risk assessment carried out by the HSE last month.
Programme to vaccinate Leaving Cert and College students against ... (Highland Radio)
Its feared there could be a large outbreak, after years of falling uptake of the MMR vaccine. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will brief his cabinet colleagues ...
Measles outbreak 'likely' in Ireland (FM104)
Following on from what the World Health Organisation described as an 'alarming' rise in Measles cases, Minister Stephen Donnelly told cabinet colleagues about ...
Explained: Why there is renewed concern about measles in Ireland (RTE.ie)
The World Health Organization (WHO) says there has been an "alarming" rise in measles cases in Europe, with at least 42200 cases reported in 2023 compared ...
Measles Q&A: How do I know if I have measles and what should I do ... (The Irish Times)
The disease is on the rise and the probability of an outbreak in Ireland is high due to lower uptake of MMR vaccine.
Health minister urges parents to vaccinate children against measles (Limerick Leader)
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has urged parents whose children have not been vaccinated against measles to get them vaccinated as the government ...
Kirklees Council offers drop-in clinics for measles jabs (BBC News)
It comes after figures revealed current vaccination levels in Kirklees were below the level needed for herd immunity. Cases of measles in West Yorkshire have ...
Health minister urges parents to vaccinate children against measles (Dundalk Democrat)
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has urged parents whose children have not been vaccinated against measles to get them vaccinated as the government ...
Donnelly urges parents to vaccinate children against measles (BreakingNews.ie)
A rapid risk assessment found the probability of a measles outbreak in Ireland was high.
Parents urged to ensure children have measles jab as concern over ... (Irish Examiner)
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has urged parents of children under 10 to ensure they receive an MMR vaccine, as concerns grow over a possible measles ...
Kirklees Council offers drop-in clinics for measles jabs (BBC News)
It comes after figures revealed current vaccination levels in Kirklees were below the level needed for herd immunity. Cases of measles in West Yorkshire have ...
Donnelly urges parents to vaccinate children against measles (The Nationalist)
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has urged parents whose children have not been vaccinated against measles to get them vaccinated as the government prepared ...
Donnelly urges parents to vaccinate children against measles (Waterford News and Star)
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has urged parents whose children have not been vaccinated against measles to get them vaccinated as the government prepared ...
Senior Derry clinician urges vaccination against potentially deadly ... (Derry Journal)
A senior Derry clinician has urged young people to avail of a series of upcoming vaccination clinics amid a dramatic increase in the potentially lethal ...
Health Board reports first case of measles in Estonia in years (ERR News)
This week, an adult living in Harju County received confirmation of being infected with measles. The case is local as the infected individual has not ...
Czechia registers first measles outbreak after two-year absence (Expats.cz)
The Czech Vaccinology Society blames the concerning news on declining vaccination rates amid parental skepticism and misinformation.
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