A case of measles has been confirmed in Limerick.
As a precaution, the HSE is writing to all patients identified as being at risk of exposure advising them that they may be at risk of infection.
There was a risk of exposure having occurred at the following times and places:
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Thursday, 4th January, 20.40 to 23.50 |
Shannondoc, Dooradoyle |
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Sunday, 7th January, 13.30 to 16.00 |
Shannondoc, Dooradoyle |
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Sunday, 7th January, 14.00 to 00.30 |
Zone A, ED, UHL |
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Tuesday, 9th January 11.00 to 13.00 |
Zone A, ED, UHL |
Anyone who has been exposed and is not immune to measles may develop the infectious disease up to three weeks following date of exposure.
Measles is highly contagious and is spread easily. The time between exposure to measles and developing the rash is usually 14 days (range 7-21 days). People are infectious from 4 days before rash starts until 4 days after.
Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, a red rash, vomiting, diarrhoea and tummy pains.
