The measles outbreak in Ireland this year is linked to a decline in MMR vaccine uptake, with several catch-up campaigns initiated to increase immunization rates.
Despite the expectation of a surge in measles cases due to increases abroad, the situation did not escalate as feared, although infections have gradually increased.
Among confirmed cases this year, those aged five to nine and ten to fifteen were the most affected, with a significant impact on young adults aged 25 to 34.
Measles poses serious health risks, especially for infants under one, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals, making the current outbreak particularly concerning.
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