Ireland: 2014 Measles alert/cases- Galway outbreak reaches 15 cases

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Source: http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0328/605118-warning-over-measles-outbreak-at-nuig/


Warning over measles outbreak at NUIG
Friday 28 March 2014 10.53

The Health Service Executive has issued a warning to the public, following an outbreak of measles at NUI Galway.

There are two confirmed cases of the condition among students there.

The HSE said vigilance is required given the proximity of many students on campus and the contagious nature of measles...

 

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Re: Ireland: 2014 Measles alert/cases- Galway outbreak reaches 15 cases

Source: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/galway-measles-outbreak-reaches-15-cases-1.1774016


Galway measles outbreak reaches 15 cases
HSE warns third-level students to ensure they have received two doses of MMR vaccine
Paul Cullen

Fri, Apr 25, 2014, 13:49
First published: Fri, Apr 25, 2014, 13:49

The number of students affected by a measles outbreak in Galway has reached 15, the HSE has confirmed.

The cases, from counties Mayo, Kerry and Galway, are linked to an outbreak reported at the end of March among students attending higher education colleges in Galway.

The average age of cases is 20 years but those affected range in age from 14 year to 33 years...