Warning of measles as confirmed case travels from Dublin to Tipperary

Passengers on board a bus travelling from Dublin Airport to County Tipperary may have been exposed to measles.

An alert's been issued following a confirmed case in a passenger who flew into Dublin from Naples on Saturday morning. The HSE is advising all passengers on the bus or plane, to be aware of any symptoms for the next 2 to 3 weeks. The alert affects a JJ Kavanagh bus - number 717 - which departed Dublin airport for Clonmel at 4pm on Saturday afternoon. It also affects Aer Lingus flight EI-451, which left Naples for Dublin at 11.40am on Saturday morning. The HSE says any passenger who is pregnant, immuno-compromised, or under 12-months-old, should be brought to the attention of a GP or hospital for immediate advice, and other passengers should be alert for symptoms like a cough, sore eyes, high temperature or a rash. Ring ahead before attending any healthcare setting to let them know you were exposed - and don't make any further travel arrangements.