A Donegal-based GP is reminding the public of the dangers of measles following the death of a man linked to the virus.
The man in his 40s died in hospital in the Dublin and Midlands health region - it's believed he'd recently travelled to England.
Eleven cases of measles were reported in Ireland between 2020 and 2023 - there were no deaths linked to the virus during that time.
The Chief Medical Officer, Prof Breda Smyth, says she's very concerned the country is at high risk of a measles outbreak, as the national vaccination rate has fallen below 90 per cent.
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Member of the Irish Medical Organisation GP committee, Dr Denis McCauley, says measles can be very dangerous for those who are unvaccinated or have a weak immune system:
