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Spotlight on measles 2010: measles outbreak in Ireland 2009-2010

S Gee1, S Cotter, D O'Flanagan

  • 1HSE-Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Dublin, Ireland.

Euro Surveillance : Bulletin Europeen Sur Les Maladies Transmissibles = European Communicable Disease Bulletin
|March 11, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Measles cases surged in Ireland, with over 320 cases since August 2009. Most cases (206) were unvaccinated individuals, highlighting the importance of measles vaccination.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Measles cases have been increasing in Ireland since August 2009.
  • The outbreak initially affected specific communities, including the Traveller and Roma communities, Eastern European citizens, and unvaccinated children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the measles outbreak in Ireland.
  • To analyze the vaccination status of reported measles cases.

Main Methods:

  • Notification data of measles cases were collected and analyzed.
  • Case demographics and vaccination status were reviewed.

Main Results:

  • A total of 320 measles cases were notified by February 2010.
  • 206 out of 320 cases (nearly two-thirds) were unvaccinated.
  • The outbreak showed spread from initial community clusters to the general population.

Conclusions:

  • The measles outbreak in Ireland was largely driven by unvaccinated individuals.
  • Vaccination is crucial for controlling measles transmission and preventing widespread outbreaks.

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