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HSE issue message to schools in Louth regarding Mumps outbreak
David Lynch
16 Jan 2019
The HSE have written to schools across Louth and the Northeast about an outbreak of Mumps.
In the communication, sent to local schools, the HSE explains the situation and the background to the outbreak.
They also alert parents and guardians about what to look out for.
"A large number of mumps infections have been notified recently among students in second level schools. The national immunisation schedule recommends that all children have 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, one at 12 months of age and a second at 4-5 years...
HSE issue message to schools in Louth regarding Mumps outbreak
David Lynch
16 Jan 2019
The HSE have written to schools across Louth and the Northeast about an outbreak of Mumps.
In the communication, sent to local schools, the HSE explains the situation and the background to the outbreak.
They also alert parents and guardians about what to look out for.
"A large number of mumps infections have been notified recently among students in second level schools. The national immunisation schedule recommends that all children have 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, one at 12 months of age and a second at 4-5 years...
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