Measles: Fifth case confirmed in Ireland
An adult died in February
A fifth confirmed case of measles has been reported in Ireland.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) confirmed that another case has been confirmed, after four other cases had already been confirmed in February and earlier this month.
An adult died of measles back in February.
The latest case has been confirmed ahead of the Department of Health's catch-up vaccination programme.
Last week, the HSE issued an alert to passengers who were on an in-bound Dublin flight, which had a confirmed case of measles on board.
The symptoms include cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing and a cough, and sore red eyes.
Symptoms also include a temperature of 38 degrees celsius or above and a rash, which usually appears on the head and neck before spreading to the rest of the body.
If you have these symptoms, the HSE has advised to stay at home in an isolated room and seek healthcare advice.