Health department working with Penn State on mumps cases stat : WFMZ

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Department of Health is investigating mumps cases on Penn State University's main campus. The health department won't release details because of confidentiality rules, but Penn State says the first confirmed case was reported Jan. 29. Dr. Karen Murphy, the secretary of health, says the confirmed mumps cases are troublesome because spring break is approaching and the condition could be spread. Since then, there have been 19 other reported cases, including four confirmed by lab tests. The school is urging students and visitors to make sure their vaccinations are current.




Since Jan. 29, when the first confirmed case was reported at University Park, 19 suspected, probable or confirmed mumps cases have been investigated. Mumps symptoms often include tender swollen glands below the ear or along the jawline on one or both sides of the face and neck, headache, fever and cold-like symptoms. Anyone who experiences symptoms of mumps during spring break or while on travel should contact a health care provider in close proximity. Anyone who has experienced symptoms is urged to contact UHS at 814-863-4463 or a local health care provider immediately. Students may schedule an appointment at University Health Services; faculty and staff should contact their primary care providers.


The state Department of Health is working with Pennsylvania State University to investigate confirmed cases of mumps at the State College campus, Secretary of Health Dr. Karen Murphy said Friday. Individuals who think they may have the mumps should immediately call their health care provider or Penn State's University Health Services for instructions. The department is also working with University Health Services to investigate additional potential cases. "Students who have been diagnosed with mumps or are experiencing symptoms of the virus should check with PSU Health Services before returning to the State College campus. "In light of these confirmed mumps cases, and with spring break fast approaching, it is very important for PSU students to avoid sharing food and drinks with others and to monitor their overall health," Murphy said in the release.



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