THE HSE is warning the public of a risk of measles after a person who spent time in Kerry during the May Bank Holiday period was diagnosed with the infection.

The person was in a number of public places in Kerry and Dublin in the week leading up to and including the period (April 25 to May 2).

Most people will have nothing to worry about as they’re vaccinated, but the HSE is being very cautious because measles is potentially a serious condition.

Those who may be at risk include anyone who didn’t have measles in the past, and those who haven’t been fully vaccinated.

All known relevant contacts of the person have been notified by consultants in Public Health and they are continuing to identify those who may have been exposed.

This is just the second case of Measles identified in Ireland so far this year. A measles rash usually appears about four days after the early symptoms, and anyone with signs or symptoms should stay at home and phone their GP.