THE HSE has issued an urgent warning after being notified of two measles cases.

The adult and child, from Dublin, recently returned home from mainland Europe.

2 Anyone who suspects they might have measles is asked to stay at home and inform their doctor Credit: Getty - Contributor

They attended a number of hospitals this month while they were most infectious.

The hospitals are Tallaght University Hospital emergency department, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital and Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin.

Dr Helena Murray, Specialist in Public Health Medicine said: “Measles can be a serious illness and is highly infectious.

"The best protection is to be fully vaccinated with two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine”.

2 Measles virus

"There is a possible risk of measles to people who may have been in the same healthcare setting as these two cases during the infectious period.

"People at increased risk are those who are not fully vaccinated with two doses of MMR vaccine or have not had measles in the past. The risk of measles is for up to 21 days after contact with a case of measles.

"If you think you may have measles, stay at home and phone your General Practitioner (GP) for advice.

"Currently the HSE is aware that the two measles cases attended the following healthcare settings while they were most infectious.

"Please do not contact the hospitals if you think you may have come in contact with a case of measles, seek advice from your GP if you become unwell."

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