Passengers on flight to Dublin alerted to case of measles on board

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Passengers who travelled on a flight to Dublin final weekend have been urged to contact the well being authorities after a case of measles was confirmed.

It is the third confirmed case of measles in Ireland this yr, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has stated.

The Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi touched down within the Irish capital at 6.30am on Saturday.

The HSE stated a confirmed case of measles was on board.

They have stated passengers who’re pregnant ladies, immunocompromised or have youngsters beneath the age of 12 months ought to contact the HSE.

They have requested different passengers on the flight to remember of the indicators and signs of measles till March 30, which is able to mark 21 days from the potential time of publicity.

The HSE stated signs embrace a runny nostril, sneezing and cough, sore pink eyes, a temperature of 38 levels Celsius or above and a rash, which often seems on the pinnacle and neck first after which spreads to the remainder of the physique.

They stated if these signs are recognized and sickness develops, the passenger ought to keep at house in a separate room and search healthcare recommendation, calling first to make preparations.

They added: “HSE Public Health teams will continue to work with Etihad Airways.”

Health authorities just lately warned that there’s a danger of measles outbreaks in Ireland due to its inhabitants immunity dropping under the required fee.

Meanwhile the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland has additionally issued an attraction to some passengers on the flight who could have travelled on throughout the Irish border.

“Following a risk assessment with public health colleagues in the Health Service Executive (HSE), the PHA is asking any residents of Northern Ireland who were on Etihad Airways flight EY045 from Abu Dhabi to Dublin, which arrived in Dublin on Saturday March 9 2024, to be aware of the signs and symptoms of measles and for those who are at greatest risk of severe illness from measles to please contact the PHA on (028) 9536 8300 as they may be eligible to access appropriate treatments,” it stated.

“These treatments will work best if given within the next few days.

“Those who are at greatest risk are those who were on Etihad Airways flight EY045 and are: children under 12 months old; pregnant women; and people who are immunocompromised.”