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Major HSE holiday warning as one of world's most infectious diseases spreads in Europe
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The HSE has issued an urgent warning for Irish travellers amid rising measles outbreaks in popular summer holiday destinations.
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HSE issues holiday warning as 'one of the most infectious diseases' spreads in Europe
HSE
Ahead of holiday season, the HSE has issued an urgent warning to Irish travellers about outbreaks of 'one of the most infectious diseases' in Europe and the UK.
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Urgent HSE holiday warning as highly infectious virus spreads across Europe
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The HSE has issued urgent advice for Irish holidaymakers as health officials monitor a fast spreading infection across Europe.
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Urgent HSE holiday warning as outbreaks surge in popular tourist destinations
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The HSE has issued an urgent warning for Irish travellers amid rising measles outbreaks in popular holiday destinations.
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Spain holiday warning as measles outbreak hits resorts packed with Irish families
Spain holidays
Irish holidaymakers have been urged to stay alert after a measles outbreak hit Spain's Costa del Sol where thousands of Irish families are currently visiting during the Easter holidays.
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HSE issues urgent alert over possible measles exposure on Dublin to Sligo train
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Members of the public may have been exposed to measles while travelling for 15 minutes or more on a Dublin Connolly to Sligo train
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Ireland on list of highly contagious virus outbreak alert in 57 countries
HSE
The CDC has issued a level one Travel Health Notice (THN) due to a "highly contagious virus outbreak" in 57 countries, including Ireland
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Health experts issue stark warning over winter viral infections: 'It's not just Covid'
Coronavirus
There are fears over respiratory illness, measles, mumps, Covid, whooping cough, the flu, and monkeypox
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Urgent measles alert issued for Dublin Airport bus passengers after case confirmed
Measles
Those on board a bus headed out of Dublin Airport over the weekend have been urged to keep an eye out for symptoms
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HSE issues urgent vaccination appeal to parents following sharp rise in measles cases
Measles
New figures released by the HSE also revealed that one adult has died from the measles in 2024 and there are currently 18 other possible cases under investigation
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New Europe health alert as tourist catches Victorian disease and brings it home
Measles
Health officials are warning travellers to check if they’ve been vaccinated - after a tourist travelling in Europe caught measles and travelled back home with it
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Passengers may have been exposed to measles on Dublin-bound flight
HSE
In a public-health statement, the HSE said: “We ask you to be particularly vigilant for symptoms of measles for 21 days from exposure – until June 7"
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HSE issues urgent measles warning to Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead passengers as case confirmed
Measles
Passengers travelling on particular Dublin Bus and Go Ahead routes this Tuesday should follow HSE advice
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HSE rolls out measles MMR vaccine catch-up programme due to increase in cases
HSE
There have been increases in cases of measles also reported in several European countries
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HSE issues urgent warning to passengers on Dublin Airport flight after measles case confirmed
Measles
The HSE has issued an urgent public health alert after a third person has been confirmed as having measles in Ireland. This person travelled into Ireland on a flight to Dublin Airport recently.
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Measles symptoms to look out for as Irish pharmacist issues warning amid rise in cases
Measles
An Irish pharmacist has issued a measles alert amid rising cases in Europe, urging everyone to verify their MMR vaccine status. Measles is a highly contagious disease.
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First case of measles in Northern Ireland since 2017 confirmed - weeks after death in Republic
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The Public Health Agency (PHA) said close contacts have been notified and all appropriate public health actions are being undertaken
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Measles symptoms: Everything we know as adult dies in Ireland amid European outbreak
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In 2022, there were 940 total cases of measles in Europe versus 42,000 in 2023, according to a WHO official
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Adult with confirmed case of measles dies as HSE deploys public health teams
Measles
It follows a recent rise in cases of the highly infectious disease in the UK and Europe, but is the first reported confirmed instance in Ireland this year
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'High' risk of measles outbreak in Ireland, Cabinet to be told today
Measles
Minister Donnelly will tell Government colleagues that following a risk assessment carried out by the HSE in January, the probability of the introduction and transmission of measles in Ireland is “high”
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Urgent warning amid fears of Victorian disease outbreak in Ireland as GPs placed on high alert
Measles
In May, Ireland's health officials added measles to the list of 'infectious diseases requiring immediate preliminary notification by telephone to a Medical Officer of Health'. It comes as measles cases are increasing worldwide, including in Europe.
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Frankie Essex says she's 'scared' for son to get vaccine after hospital dash
Hospitals
Frankie Essex's son Logan was rushed to the hospital in October due to an abscess on his leg, which had to be removed
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HSE warn of measles symptoms and risks as 'worrying' drop in children's vaccination rates seen
HSE
Today’s warning comes after recent data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre showed a "worrying drop in the uptake of childhood vaccines in two-year-olds"
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What is my cough and sore throat? The infections soaring right now in Ireland with those symptoms
Flu
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) release weekly data referring to the infectious diseases that are recorded
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