ERHA warns of possible measles outbreak

The Eastern Regional Health Authority has warned of a possible measles outbreak in the greater Dublin area.

The ERHA said it has been told of 10 cases in the last week - well above normal patterns.

During a measles outbreak in March 2000, more than 1,000 children contracted the disease and three died.

The ERHA has advised parents to ensure that all children over one year old have received the controversial MMR vaccine, despite fears that it may be linked with autism.

MMR uptake in the eastern region is less than 70%, increasing the danger of an outbreak.