Category: Mumps

Mumps outbreaks reported across the country

… an increase from last year when only 154 cases were reported in the state, according to the Washington State Health Department. In Tulsa, Okla., officials are investigating five confirmed cases of mumps in the area, KFOR-TV reported. And in …

Report: Mumps case confirmed at Barrington High

There was stepped-up cleaning at the school Wednesday night, and school officials are bracing for more cases, according to a report on ABC 7’s website. “We’re working with our staff and asked them to keep a close eye out on students in their classes to see if they’re presenting any symptoms,” said Principal Stephen McWilliams told the TV station.

Possible Mumps Cases at Penn State Now at 27

As of Tuesday, Penn State’s University Health Services has investigated 27 “suspected, probable or confirmed mumps cases” at the University Park campus. The university updated a news release from Feb. 23, when it reported 19 cases had been investigated and four confirmed.

AHS launching mumps info website as Alberta cases increase slightly

WATCH ABOVE: What is mumps? Dr. Joanna Oda, a medical officer of health with AHS, explains what the virus is, how it spreads and the symptoms. Six cases of mumps have been reported in the Edmonton region and four in the Calgary zone – up from three last week – according to Alberta Health Services , which is in the process of launching a website to keep the public informed about the latest uptick.

Manitoba Hit With Mumps Outbreak

Manitoba Health says initially the majority of cases were university students between 18 to 29 years old, living in Winnipeg, or those involved in sports. However, mumps cases are now being seen in all ages and throughout Manitoba.

Students urged to exercise caution in light of 19 possible mumps cases

University Health Services , a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, is advising all students to closely monitor their personal health and avoid high-risk activities as potential mumps cases at University Park continue to rise. Since Jan. 29, when the first confirmed case was reported at University Park, 19 suspected, probable or confirmed mumps cases have been investigated.

Religious vaccine exemptions on the rise in New Jersey

More parents in New Jersey are choosing religious exemptions for child vaccinations, resulting in a steady increase in unvaccinated schoolchildren. The number of unvaccinated school-age children has public health experts worried, while vaccine-choice supporters say families are making the best decisions for their kids.

What’s Going Around: Feb. 7, 2017

Doctor Tara Flynn from Mizzou Quick Cares and Urgent Care tells ABC 17 that the flu is at its peak right now in mid-Missouri. She is seeing both A and B cases, primarily A. Flynn says the flu is affecting people in all age groups.

Spokane County mumps outbreak up to 152

… on for another several weeks to two months,” said epidemiologist Anna Halloran. “But it will eventually get better.” Health officials stress the importance of vaccinations. There’s a free MMR clinic for all ages this Wednesday at the Salvation Army …

Eight Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immunity

No magic elixir can prevent children from developing occasional colds and viruses, but takings steps to boost their immune system can minimize their chances of catching every bug that winds its way through the daycare center or school. “The immune system helps us fight infections,” says family medicine specialist Palak Shroff, MD, at University Hospitals Family Medicine in Painesville, Onio.

Most U.S. Adults Support Routine Child Vaccine

… vaccine outweigh any risks. Nearly three-quarters of the more than 1,500 adults surveyed said they believe there are health benefits from the MMR vaccine. Two-thirds are also confident there’s a low risk of side effects from the vaccine. But the …

Case of mumps diagnosed at WWU

… can protect themselves with vaccinations. A residential student was diagnosed, according to William Woods University Health Services officials, noting the student has left the university until the illness has cleared. To protect your health and the …

Mumps Outbreak Worsens in Washington State, with Nearly 300 Reported Cases

Cases of mumps in an ongoing outbreak in Washington state have continued to rise, with at least 298 likely or confirmed mumps cases, according to the state health department and the Spokane Regional Health District. There are at least 166 likely cases in King County, where Seattle is located, and 94 cases in Spokane, where at least 300 students were told to stay home due to concerns they were not up to date on their vaccinations, the health departments in those counties said Thursday.

Should vaccines be mandatory?

Some doctors are calling for mandatory vaccinations to counteract the growing anti-vaxxer trend . The trend has health officials worried since diseases like measles and mumps are having a resurgence.

Mumps outbreak

A health crisis is affecting our state. 36 people in Spokane now have the mumps and, some kids who haven’t been immunized against the disease won’t be allowed in school for weeks at a time.

Mumps outbreak in Washington worst in years

… and county totals released this week . It is the worst outbreak in Washington in 26 years, a state Department of Health spokesman told the Spokesman-Review in Spokane. But the virus has turned up throughout the region, including four cases in Fife …