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Are Hondurans Bringing Dengue and Mumps to the Border? - PrecisionVaccinations

Are Hondurans Bringing Dengue and Mumps to the Border? - PrecisionVaccinations

One Case Of Mumps Reported At Bonnie McBeth In Plainfield - Plainfield, IL Patch

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PLAINFIELD, IL — Officials say a single case of mumps has been reported at Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center in Plainfield. One child in the main facility's morning session was diagnosed with the virus Tuesday. Mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands near the ears, according to the Mayo Clinic . Symptoms include swelling of the face, pain while chewing or swallowing, fever, headache and fatigue. It is highly contagious. (For more stories like this, subscribe to Patch for daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. You can also download the free Patch app for iPhone and Android . ) An outbreak of ten probable cases of the virus was reported at Lewis University's Romeoville Campus earlier in December, prompting officials there to cancel most campus events and reschedule graduation . Mumps is spread through droplets of saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person, usually by a cough or a sneeze. Items can also carry the virus if an infecte...

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St. Francis Steps In To Help Lewis Play Games Following Mumps Outbreak - 1340 WJOL

One Case Of Mumps Reported At Bonnie McBeth In Plainfield - Plainfield, IL Patch

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PLAINFIELD, IL — Officials say a single case of mumps has been reported at Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center in Plainfield. One child in the main facility's morning session was diagnosed with the virus Tuesday. Mumps is a viral infection of the salivary glands near the ears, according to the Mayo Clinic . Symptoms include swelling of the face, pain while chewing or swallowing, fever, headache and fatigue. It is highly contagious. (For more stories like this, subscribe to Patch for daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. You can also download the free Patch app for iPhone and Android . ) An outbreak of ten probable cases of the virus was reported at Lewis University's Romeoville Campus earlier in December, prompting officials there to cancel most campus events and reschedule graduation . Mumps is spread through droplets of saliva or mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person, usually by a cough or a sneeze. Items can also carry the virus if an infecte...

After outbreak, DHSS no longer recommends additional mumps vaccine - KTVA

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The recommendation for additional doses was initially made in Nov. 2017, with a focus on those who were most at risk for acquiring the infection, like the young, elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The outbreak continued, so DHSS expanded its recommendation the next month to include everyone in Anchorage. In Feb. 2018, all Alaska residents who wanted added protection during the outbreak were advised to get another MMR. https://ift.tt/2zWhXs2

I had mumps in college – here's what it was like - The Herald-News

[Photo provided] I woke up on New Year’s Day 2017 with an excruciating pain in my jaw and cheeks. In my gut, I knew. I had spent New Year’s Eve with a large group of friends, and many of us stayed at an apartment together in downtown Chicago that night. Panicked, and not wanting to be in such close proximity to those with whom I was supposed to ride back to Missouri, I walked to the nearest Walgreens and bought gloves, disinfectant wipes and the most important item we had learned from the Mizzou outbreak – a mask. I called my parents, and, through their help, was able to buy an Amtrak ticket for that morning. In a cab rushing to Chicago Union Station, I was certain to wipe down anything I might have touched, and then got on the train wearing my mask. Back in St. Louis, I got in my car and prepared to drive back to Columbia to see a doctor, but the pain was unbearable. It was so swollen that I had trouble moving my neck without pain. I stopped at an urgent care in the area, where aft...

Pacific County Health Department Notifies Parents of Confirmed Mumps Case at Raymond Elementary Student - Newstalk KBKW

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- Advertisement - The Pacific County Health Department is notifying parents of a confirmed case of mumps in a Raymond Elementary Student. A letter sent on December 13th notes that the risk of getting mumps can be significantly reduced by getting the MMR Immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. A series of two vaccines given any time after 1 year of age. Typical symptoms of mumps include a fever, swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands (located along the jawline) Mumps is spread through the air by droplets from coughing or by direct contact with the saliva of an infected person. If your child is experiencing these symptoms the health department not only recommends that you get them to a doctor as soon as possible, but that you also avoid public and school events until seeing that doctor. Anyone with questions can call the Pacific County Health Department at 360-875-9343 Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus. It can happen any time of the...

Mumps outbreak at Lewis causes graduation cancellation - The Bugle

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Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Along with other campus events, a mumps outbreak at Lewis University has caused the campus to postpone the December commencement ceremony until May 17-19. “I don’t feel good about being on campus today, I’m an older student with kids at home but I have finals so there’s not much I can do about it,” said Lewis student Michael, who followed direction by the University to not give last names to media. “I’m graduating but I obviously won’t be walking this December or next May because I’m going to Law school. Myself and all of the other students work very hard and I would of liked to show my kids that hard work pays off and you can get recognized but now I just have to wait for the University to mail [my diploma] to me.” There has been one case confirmed, with around nine other potential cases of mumps that have been reported. “Our focus from the start was to maintain the academic experience for our students at...

Pacific County Health Department Notifies Parents of Confirmed Mumps Case at Raymond Elementary Student - Newstalk KBKW

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- Advertisement - The Pacific County Health Department is notifying parents of a confirmed case of mumps in a Raymond Elementary Student. A letter sent on December 13th notes that the risk of getting mumps can be significantly reduced by getting the MMR Immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. A series of two vaccines given any time after 1 year of age. Typical symptoms of mumps include a fever, swelling and tenderness of one or more salivary glands (located along the jawline) Mumps is spread through the air by droplets from coughing or by direct contact with the saliva of an infected person. If your child is experiencing these symptoms the health department not only recommends that you get them to a doctor as soon as possible, but that you also avoid public and school events until seeing that doctor. Anyone with questions can call the Pacific County Health Department at 360-875-9343 Mumps is a contagious disease caused by the mumps virus. It can happen any time of the...

After outbreak, DHSS no longer recommends additional mumps vaccine - KTVA

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The recommendation for additional doses was initially made in Nov. 2017, with a focus on those who were most at risk for acquiring the infection, like the young, elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The outbreak continued, so DHSS expanded its recommendation the next month to include everyone in Anchorage. In Feb. 2018, all Alaska residents who wanted added protection during the outbreak were advised to get another MMR. https://ift.tt/2zWhXs2

Mumps outbreak at Lewis causes graduation cancellation - The Bugle

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Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Along with other campus events, a mumps outbreak at Lewis University has caused the campus to postpone the December commencement ceremony until May 17-19. “I don’t feel good about being on campus today, I’m an older student with kids at home but I have finals so there’s not much I can do about it,” said Lewis student Michael, who followed direction by the University to not give last names to media. “I’m graduating but I obviously won’t be walking this December or next May because I’m going to Law school. Myself and all of the other students work very hard and I would of liked to show my kids that hard work pays off and you can get recognized but now I just have to wait for the University to mail [my diploma] to me.” There has been one case confirmed, with around nine other potential cases of mumps that have been reported. “Our focus from the start was to maintain the academic experience for our students at...

Mumps Outbreak Cancels Commencement Events At Lewis University's Romeoville Campus - CBS Chicago

Mumps outbreak at Lewis causes graduation cancellation - The Bugle

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Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Along with other campus events, a mumps outbreak at Lewis University has caused the campus to postpone the December commencement ceremony until May 17-19. “I don’t feel good about being on campus today, I’m an older student with kids at home but I have finals so there’s not much I can do about it,” said Lewis student Michael, who followed direction by the University to not give last names to media. “I’m graduating but I obviously won’t be walking this December or next May because I’m going to Law school. Myself and all of the other students work very hard and I would of liked to show my kids that hard work pays off and you can get recognized but now I just have to wait for the University to mail [my diploma] to me.” There has been one case confirmed, with around nine other potential cases of mumps that have been reported. “Our focus from the start was to maintain the academic experience for our students at...

Mumps outbreak at Lewis causes graduation cancellation - The Bugle

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Ryan Ostry Bugle Reporter @RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com Along with other campus events, a mumps outbreak at Lewis University has caused the campus to postpone the December commencement ceremony until May 17-19. “I don’t feel good about being on campus today, I’m an older student with kids at home but I have finals so there’s not much I can do about it,” said Lewis student Michael, who followed direction by the University to not give last names to media. “I’m graduating but I obviously won’t be walking this December or next May because I’m going to Law school. Myself and all of the other students work very hard and I would of liked to show my kids that hard work pays off and you can get recognized but now I just have to wait for the University to mail [my diploma] to me.” There has been one case confirmed, with around nine other potential cases of mumps that have been reported. “Our focus from the start was to maintain the academic experience for our students at...

Mumps Cases Strike Chicago-Area Universities - CBS Chicago

I had mumps in college — here's what it was like - The Herald-News

[Photo provided] I woke up on New Year’s Day 2017 with an excruciating pain in my jaw and cheeks. In my gut, I knew. I had spent New Year’s Eve with a large group of friends, and many of us stayed at an apartment together in downtown Chicago that night. Panicked, and not wanting to be in such close proximity to those with whom I was supposed to ride back to Missouri, I walked to the nearest Walgreens and bought gloves, disinfectant wipes and the most important item we had learned from the Mizzou outbreak – a mask. I called my parents, and, through their help, was able to buy an Amtrak ticket for that morning. In a cab rushing to Chicago Union Station, I was certain to wipe down anything I might have touched, and then got on the train wearing my mask. Back in St. Louis, I got in my car and prepared to drive back to Columbia to see a doctor, but the pain was unbearable. It was so swollen that I had trouble moving my neck without pain. I stopped at an urgent care in the area, where aft...

Potential Mumps Case Reported at Suburban School: Officials - NBC Chicago

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Officials are warning parents of students at Lockport Township High School that a person at the school may have contracted a case of mumps. Schools officials warned parents in a letter Thursday, saying they wanted them to “be aware of the symptoms of this disease, how it is transmitted, and how to prevent infection.” It was not immediately clear if the person with the possible mumps case was a student or adult. It marks the latest case amid an outbreak at another area school. Mumps Outbreak Cancels Graduation at School Last week, health officials issued an alert in Will County due to an outbreak at Lewis University . There, officials said there is one confirmed case and nine potential other cases of mumps. The outbreak prompted school officials to cancel December commencement. The Will County Health Department said a majority of suspected mumps cases at Lewis University involve students who have had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Because of that, they re...

Chicago Area College Students May Need 3rd MMR Dose - PrecisionVaccinations

Chicago Area College Students May Need 3rd MMR Dose - PrecisionVaccinations

Potential Mumps Case Reported at Suburban School: Officials - NBC Chicago

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Officials are warning parents of students at Lockport Township High School that a person at the school may have contracted a case of mumps. Schools officials warned parents in a letter Thursday, saying they wanted them to “be aware of the symptoms of this disease, how it is transmitted, and how to prevent infection.” It was not immediately clear if the person with the possible mumps case was a student or adult. It marks the latest case amid an outbreak at another area school. Mumps Outbreak Cancels Graduation at School Last week, health officials issued an alert in Will County due to an outbreak at Lewis University . There, officials said there is one confirmed case and nine potential other cases of mumps. The outbreak prompted school officials to cancel December commencement. The Will County Health Department said a majority of suspected mumps cases at Lewis University involve students who have had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Because of that, they re...

Chicago Area College Students May Need 3rd MMR Dose - PrecisionVaccinations

Mumps Outbreak Prompts Pop-Up Clinic, Rescheduled Commencement - Romeoville, IL Patch

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ROMEOVILLE, IL — After a mumps outbreak with one confirmed case and nine more probable cases — up from seven probable cases reported earlier this week — Lewis University is hosting a two-day pop-up immunization clinic for those wishing to get an MMR vaccination booster. The booster is available from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the University Dining Room at the Romeoville campus. More events have also been canceled on the campus, including scheduled graduation ceremonies. "Out of concern for safety and health, all Commencement Ceremonies and related activities planned for the weekend of December 15-16, 2018 are rescheduled for the weekend of May 17-19, 2019. Specific details about the May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies and related activities will be forthcoming before January 1, 2019." Related: Mumps Outbreak: Possible Case At Lockport Township HS The school added, "This rescheduling will not delay the traditional timeline for December graduates ...

Chicago Area College Students May Need 3rd MMR Dose - PrecisionVaccinations

Mumps outbreak reported at Chicago-area universities - Chicago Sun-Times

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Lewis University is reporting a mumps outbreak at its Romeoville campus, and several other Chicago-area universities are reporting documented and probable cases of students with the highly contagious infection. The Will County Health Department reported one confirmed case and seven probable cases at Lewis University in Romeoville Tuesday, according to  a statement issued by the school. Another mumps case was reported at Columbia College Chicago, according to a Columbia spokeswoman, and a probable case was also reported at Loyola University, a Loyola spokeswoman said. Mumps is a viral, contagious disease. Its symptoms include  fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite and swollen salivary glands, according to the Center for Disease Control. It can be prevented by vaccination. The Illinois Department of Public Health is requiring Lewis University students at the Romeoville campus to supply evidence of immunity to the Lewis University Center for Health ...

Lockport Township High School May Have a Case of Mumps - 1340 WJOL

Lockport Township High School May Have a Case of Mumps - 1340 WJOL

Will County Officials Issue Warning Amid Mumps Outbreak at Lewis University - NBC Chicago

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Health officials are recommending that all medical providers and hospitals throughout the Will County test anyone with symptoms for mumps and re-vaccinate those who may be exposed in the midst of an outbreak at Lewis University.  The Will County Health Department said a majority of suspected mumps cases at Lewis University involve students who have had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.  Because of that, they recommend anyone with swollen salivary glands and other mumps symptoms be tested regardless of their shots records. Those who do get tested should also stay home for at least five days while they await the results.  "WCHD officials say one of the potentially biggest mistakes that can be made is to assume that someone with those symptoms has no chance of having the mumps just because they have already had the standard two doses of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine," officials said in a release.  The department also recommended anyone ...

Lewis University reschedules commencement because of mumps outbreak - Chicago Tribune

Will County Officials Issue Warning Amid Mumps Outbreak at Lewis University - NBC Chicago

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Health officials are recommending that all medical providers and hospitals throughout the Will County test anyone with symptoms for mumps and re-vaccinate those who may be exposed in the midst of an outbreak at Lewis University.  The Will County Health Department said a majority of suspected mumps cases at Lewis University involve students who have had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.  Because of that, they recommend anyone with swollen salivary glands and other mumps symptoms be tested regardless of their shots records. Those who do get tested should also stay home for at least five days while they await the results.  "WCHD officials say one of the potentially biggest mistakes that can be made is to assume that someone with those symptoms has no chance of having the mumps just because they have already had the standard two doses of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine," officials said in a release.  The department also recommended anyone ...

No further cases of mumps reported - Jacksonville Daily News

No additional cases of mumps have been reported in Onslow County following a confirmed case last week at a base school. Onslow County Health Department said this week no cases of mumps have been reported in the county this year and, according to Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas, there has only been the one case at a base school. Last week a letter was sent home to parents at Tarawa Terrace Elementary School confirming a case in a student at the school. The case was confirmed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune on Nov. 21. Mumps is a contagious viral illness best known for causing swelling of the salivary glands below the ears and above the jaw. The status of the student and whether or not they are back at school was not known. “Under Department of Defense privacy regulations, we do not provide information about the health of an individual student,” said DoDEA Americas Public Affairs Officer Jade Fulce. “DoDEA requires a student to be cleared by a medical ...

Lockport Township High School May Have a Case of Mumps - 1340 WJOL

Lewis University reschedules commencement because of mumps outbreak - Chicago Tribune

Mumps Outbreak: Possible Case At Lockport Township HS - Homer Glen, IL Patch

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LOCKPORT, IL — A possible case of the mumps has been reported at Lockport Township High School, the district said. The district shared a letter to parents, which did not specify whether the case is at Lockport Central or Lockport East. The district shared the letter to share the symptoms of the disease, how it is transmitting and how to prevent infection. Mumps is a contagious diseases that is caused by the mumps virus, the school said. Mumps typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite and is followed by swelling of salivary glands. Other more serious symptoms can occur in rare cases, including meningitis, swelling of the testes or ovaries and inflammation of the joints. The case at LTHS comes after an outbreak of the mumps was reported at Lewis University in Romeoville. One case has been confirmed at the university, with nine more probable cases. According to the district, mumps is spread by droplets of saliva or mucus from th...

Lewis University Winter Commencement Rescheduled due to Mumps Outbreak - Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

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December 7, 2018 | : According to Lewis University officials, the institution has rescheduled its winter commencement, originally scheduled for Dec. 15-16 to May 17-19 due to a mumps outbreak. The rescheduling will not delay the customary timeline for graduates to obtain their diplomas and have access to transcripts, according to the Chicago Tribune . Courses and final exams will continue as scheduled. “This decision was not taken lightly and we understand that this will create hardships for our graduates and their loved ones,” Lewis University officials said in a statement. “This decision is consistent with our cancellation or rescheduling of all public events occurring on campus before December 28, 2018, a decision designed to mitigate the further transmission of the mumps.” There has been one confirmed case of the mumps and nine probable cases that were reported at the university. On Friday, Lewis partnered with Osco Drug to offer a pop-up immunization clinic for students, fac...

Mumps Outbreak: Possible Case At Lockport Township HS - Homer Glen, IL Patch

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LOCKPORT, IL — A possible case of the mumps has been reported at Lockport Township High School, the district said. The district shared a letter to parents, which did not specify whether the case is at Lockport Central or Lockport East. The district shared the letter to share the symptoms of the disease, how it is transmitting and how to prevent infection. Mumps is a contagious diseases that is caused by the mumps virus, the school said. Mumps typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite and is followed by swelling of salivary glands. Other more serious symptoms can occur in rare cases, including meningitis, swelling of the testes or ovaries and inflammation of the joints. The case at LTHS comes after an outbreak of the mumps was reported at Lewis University in Romeoville. One case has been confirmed at the university, with nine more probable cases. According to the district, mumps is spread by droplets of saliva or mucus from th...

Mumps Outbreak Prompts Pop-Up Clinic, Rescheduled Commencement - Romeoville, IL Patch

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ROMEOVILLE, IL — After a mumps outbreak with one confirmed case and nine more probable cases — up from seven probable cases reported earlier this week — Lewis University is hosting a two-day pop-up immunization clinic for those wishing to get an MMR vaccination booster. The booster is available from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the University Dining Room at the Romeoville campus. More events have also been canceled on the campus, including scheduled graduation ceremonies. "Out of concern for safety and health, all Commencement Ceremonies and related activities planned for the weekend of December 15-16, 2018 are rescheduled for the weekend of May 17-19, 2019. Specific details about the May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies and related activities will be forthcoming before January 1, 2019." Related: Mumps Outbreak: Possible Case At Lockport Township HS The school added, "This rescheduling will not delay the traditional timeline for December graduates ...

Health: What Are Mumps Symptoms? Outbreak Hits College Campuses - Infosurhoy

Multiple cases of mumps have been reported at campuses in South Carolina and the Chicago area. Health officials are warning both students and visitors about their possible risk of exposure. According to reports, Lewis University, Columbia College, Clemson University, Tri-County Technical College, and Loyola University are among the campuses that are affected. The viral infection is characterized by swollen salivary glands, which may cause the infected person to develop puffy cheeks and a swollen jaw. Apart from other flu-like symptoms, mumps can also cause pain when performing activities like chewing and swallowing. If symptoms do occur, it usually happens two to three weeks after exposure to the virus. Mumps is typically transmitted via infected saliva droplets, which can be passed on by kissing, coughing, sneezing, or sharing utensils and cups. “It’s often passed by saliva. So it can be passed by people sharing utensils as well as people who are living in ...

Mumps Outbreak Cancels Commencement Events At Lewis University's Romeoville Campus - CBS Chicago

Gallatin County works to contain mumps outbreak in Bozeman schools - The Bozeman Daily Chronicle

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To stagnate a mumps outbreak among Bozeman elementary students, school and health officials have prevented some children without a vaccine from going to class. Gallatin City-County Health Department workers found five cases of the viral disease this week. The only case confirmed by a lab test was a Morning Star Elementary School student. Health Officer Matt Kelley said students without a vaccination have been stopped from attending school for now. Because mumps takes a while to show itself, that prohibition could last until the new year. Advertisement “We’re not forcing anyone to get a vaccine. It’s about the risk that is present in a school for them,” he said. “Kids that are up-to-date on their recommended immunizations required for school likely have a great deal of immunity to this.” Montana law mandates kids are vaccinated against mumps. Parents with kids beyond child care can either get a medical exception — which takes a note from a health provider — or file...