Measles: HSE urges parents to ensure children get MMR jab amid surge in cases

A red rash is one of the characteristic symptoms of measles. However, health authorities urge parents not to wait until it strikes, and ensure their children are vaccinated now. Stock picture

A surge in measles cases in Europe and particularly Britain has led the HSE to issue a plea to parents to make sure their children's vaccines are up to date.

The main vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, known better as the MMR vaccine.