More than 50 children catch measles in West Cork

A measles outbreak in West Cork has now affected 51 children, including two who have been hospitalised.

More than 50 children catch measles in West Cork

A measles outbreak in West Cork has now affected 51 children, including two who have been hospitalised.

Most of the children infected in Cork are teenagers and 88% of cases have never received any dose of the MMR vaccine.

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