People are being urged to be vigilant as four linked measles cases have been confirmed in the South West region.
Earlier this month the HSE issued a public health alert following a confirmed case of measles at Cork University Hospital.
The symptoms of measles include a rash which usually starts on the head and neck first, and spreads to rest of body, cold-like symptoms and sore red eyes that may be sensitive to light.
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Nicola Murphy, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine for Cork and Kerry, says it is important to seek medical advice if you think you have measles:
