HSE issues a warning to the public after measles outbreak

There have been two confirmed cases of the measles in the capital

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Mikie O'Loughlin

14:43, 24 OCT 2017

HSE issues a warning to the public after major health issues in north Dublin.

Be careful.

There have been two confirmed cases of the measles in the capital.

The national health service is currently investigating the outbreak.

“An Outbreak Control Team has been called in to investigate and control the spread of the potentially serious illness.

“The HSE say the source of the measles has not yet been identified.

“An alert has been sent to all Emergency Departments and General Practitioners (GPs) in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow.

“All people identified as contacts of the two measles cases are being notified and advised of the risk by Public Health,” reports Dublin Live .

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