The HSE has issued a strong advisory emphasising that the MMR vaccine remains the only reliable protection against measles. Given the highly infectious nature of the disease, they are urging all eligible individuals to ensure they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine to achieve full immunity. The HSE’s current MMR vaccine catch-up programme […]
Donegal at ‘particular risk’ of measles outbreak
Health experts warn Donegal is at particular risk of a measles outbreak due to a relatively low uptake of the highly effective MMR vaccine. The warning comes after the HSE confirmed an adult with the infectious disease died in the Dublin and Midlands Health Region. “MMR vaccine is not only safe but also very effective […]