Urgent warning amid fears of Victorian disease outbreak in Ireland

In May, Ireland's Health Protection Surveillance Centre confirmed that measles has been added to the list of 'infectious diseases requiring immediate preliminary notification by telephone to a Medical Officer of Health'.

READ MORE: Heartbreak as mum of boy who died with dad in holiday moped accident tells funeral they were best friends The HPSC said: "The symptoms of measles include conjunctivitis, coryza, fever, followed by typical rash. The rash usually begins on the face and ears before spreading to the trunk and rest of the body. To diagnose measles, a buccal/salivary swab is required – using an OraCol swab. "Getting vaccinated with the MMR vaccine is the best way to protect against measles. Two doses of the vaccine are necessary to ensure full protection.

Explaining the reason why suspected cases now require urgent notification, the HPSC said: "As measles is not commonly encountered, it is crucial for medical practitioners to have a high index of clinical suspicion about those who are not fully vaccinated, and those who have travelled overseas. Information about cases is necessary for Public Health to commence contact tracing. This may involve isolating the case and non immune contacts, and can involve post-exposure prophylaxis.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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