… people are exposed, it may continue to grow,” said Dave Johnson, a spokesman for the Washington State Department of Health. According to Kim Papiuch, spokeswoman for the Spokane Regional Health District, “what we’re seeing is expected, especially as …
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With 400 cases, Washington mumps outbreak continues to grow
… people are exposed, it may continue to grow,” said Dave Johnson, a spokesman for the Washington State Department of Health. According to Kim Papiuch, spokeswoman for the Spokane Regional Health District, “what we’re seeing is expected, especially as …
Washington State mumps outbreak: 278 cases reported in 5 counties
… disease caused by a virus spread from person to person through saliva and mucus. To stop the spread, Washington health officials urge people to get vaccinated and to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps. “The best protection against …
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 …