The number of reported cases of mumps in the MidWest has increased by over 600% this year.
Department of Health Figures, reported by TheJournal.ie, show there have been 189 reported cases of the disease in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary so far this year.
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That compares with just 29 in all of last year.
Mumps cases are increasing throughout Ireland, with a particular rise amongst teens and young adults.
The rise in the disease has been linked with misinformation about vaccines on social media.
