North Cork Public Urged To Phone GP If They Have Any Measles Symptoms
HSE has warned that members of the public may have been exposed to the virus in Mitchelstown at the end of July
It follows a confirmed case of adult measles by the Department of Public health in Mitchelstown yesterday.
The HSE has warned there is a possibility that members of the public may have been exposed to the virus in Mitchelstown and Clonmel between the 23rd and the 31st of July
Those who may be at risk of getting measles include anyone who did not have measles in the past and those who are not full vaccinated with two doses of MMR.
Speaking to RedFM News Cork GP Dr Fiona Ryan says Ireland has a good track record when controlling measles:
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