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

Abstract

Measles cases are increasing in Ireland, with 320 cases notified since August 2009. Nearly two-thirds of these cases (n=206) were unvaccinated. In the early stages of the outbreak a substantial number of cases were linked to the Traveller community with some cases also reported among the Roma community, other citi-zens from eastern Europe and children whose parents objected to vaccination. By February 2010, there had been considerable spread to the general population.