Measles alert after two Galway students diagnosed

A measles alert was issued yesterday after two Galway students were found to have the highly contagious disease. Measles can cause serious complications, especially in children.

The HSE has advised students at NUI Galway to ensure they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine.

Its public health department is working closely with the university and will provide on-site clinics if a significant number of students require vaccination.