Vaccine urged amid measles outbreak

The HSE has urged parents to vaccinate their children after the number affected by a measles outbreak in West Cork rose to 51.

A further 20 cases were reported during the past fortnight, prompting health officials to call for more vaccinations as children prepare for school holidays.

“People around the country will be out and about and travelling around over the summer months increasing the risk of coming into contact with measles,” said Dr Kevin Kelleher, HSE assistant national director of health protection.