Two more measles cases confirmed – bringing total number this year to 11
A number of other suspected measles cases in Ireland are currently being reviewed.
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A number of other suspected measles cases in Ireland are currently being reviewed.
HIQA has also launched public consultation on adding the shingles vaccine to the adult immunisation programme.
The UK has lost its measles-free status and, after a spike in cases here, there are concerns Ireland could end up in the same position.
Health Minister Simon Harris said the programme would go ahead in September as planned.
A solicitor handling many of the cases said the slow process is “very frustrating” for his clients.
Seven in 10 of the confirmed cases involved people who were not vaccinated.