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# Measles

This week
24th March 2024 - 28th March 2024
Four more measles cases confirmed in Ireland
Last week
17th March 2024 - 23rd March 2024
Three more measles cases confirmed in latest weekly figures
This month
March 2024
One new case of measles confirmed in Ireland, the fifth this year
Four measles cases now confirmed in Ireland
HSE warning to passengers on recent Abu Dhabi to Dublin flight after case of measles confirmed
Nine more suspected measles cases in latest weekly figures
Government approves funding for measles catch-up vaccine programme
Over 300,000 people to be offered measles catch-up vaccine under new plans
Last month
February 2024
Nine suspected, no confirmed cases of measles in latest weekly figures
One case of measles confirmed in Northern Ireland, linked to rise of cases across Europe
Three suspected and one confirmed case of measles reported in latest weekly figures
The Explainer: Why is measles on the rise again?
Measles contact tracing begins as HSE issues advice over potential exposure to virus
Measles: What you need to know about the disease, vaccines and who is at risk
A man in Leinster died after contracting the disease amid fears of an outbreak here.
Nine suspected measles cases reported in Ireland
Two or more cases of measles are classed as an outbreak.
Seven of these cases have been defined as 'possible' measles, while two are listed as 'probable' measles
The suspected cases, all involving children aged nine and younger, were reported between 28 January and 3 February
Yesterday it was confirmed that a man in Leinster died after contracting measles
Missed appointments during pandemic a factor in lower measles vaccine uptake, HSE says
Adult with confirmed measles case dies in hospital in the Dublin and Midlands Health Region
Donnelly to tell Cabinet probability of introduction and spread of measles in Ireland is high
There have been increasing numbers of measles cases notified in Europe since the beginning of 2023.
MMR vaccine uptake in Ireland is currently below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended target uptake.
The HSE is exploring developing a proposal for an MMR catch-up programme in Leaving Cert pupils.
It may also expand to college students.
This year
2024
Dr Catherine Conlon: Catch Up vaccination clinics needed now before measles sweeps the country
Health officials keeping 'very close watch' on measles in Ireland as cases soar in Europe
Measles cases soared in Europe to 42,200 last year, almost 45-fold increase on previous year
Last year
2023
HSE warns measles outbreak could happen in Ireland amid faltering vaccine uptake
There has been a significant increase in cases of measles in Europe in the first half of this year.
Poll: Are you vaccinated against measles?
Ireland has one of the lowest rates of measles immunisation in Europe
Parents urged to check children are vaccinated against measles before travelling during Easter
All time
Uptick in mumps in recent weeks as HSE advises MMR vaccine for anyone without two doses
Over 117 million children at risk of missing out on measles vaccine due to pandemic
'Losing our measles-free status is a real threat': No drop off in measles rate after cases tripled in 2018
Number of mumps cases in 2019 four times higher than last year
Majority of 140,000 people who died from Measles last year were under five years old
Unvaccinated hang red flags as Samoa continues to battle measles epidemic
Mumps and measles on the rise in Ireland as people share discredited research online
Measles can cause immune system to become 'more baby-like', study finds
Harris says social media companies should ban accounts that spread misinformation about vaccines
Harris asks social media companies and sporting organisations to help raise vaccine awareness
New Zealand measles outbreak rises above 1,000 confirm cases
How many European countries have lost their measles-free status? It's the week in numbers
Four European countries lose measles-free status as number of cases skyrockets
'It's a big threat': Fears Ireland could lose its measles-free status
Simon Harris calls on TDs to support his motion tackling vaccine 'myths'