Measles outbreak

THERE'S been a measles outbreak in Craigavon.

The Public Health Agency said there were a small number of confirmed and suspected cases, understood to be around 10, which affected children and young adults.

It's believed the outbreak of the diseases is confined to three areas

A spokesperson for the agency said they did not expect the outbreak to spread as there is a high uptake level for the MMR jab in Northern Ireland.

However a warning has still been issued for parents to make sure their children are vaccinated with MMR (Mumps, Measles and Rubella).