The State Health Commissioner said Friday that there was no link between the cases at the two universities, so they’re considered separate outbreaks. He says the best protection against mumps is to get vaccinated, and encourages all Hoosiers to make sure their measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR vaccinations, are up to date.
The Indiana State Department of Health has set up a hotline for the public to call with questions about the outbreaks, at 877-826-0011.
Mumps a respiratory disease that be spread by coughing or sneezing.
People with mumps can spread it for up to two days before and five days after symptoms develop, so those infected can spread the disease before they feel sick. Symptoms typically appear 16 to 18 days after infection, but this period can range from 12 to 25 days after infection.
People with mumps can spread it for up to two days before and five days after symptoms develop, so those infected can spread the disease before they feel sick. Symptoms typically appear 16 to 18 days after infection, but this period can range from 12 to 25 days after infection.
Children are routinely vaccinated for mumps at 12 through 15 months of age, and again at 4 through 6 years of age, before going to kindergarten. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says anyone born in 1957 or later who does not have evidence of immunity against mumps should have two doses of MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days. People born before 1957 do not need to be vaccinated.
Mumps is best known for the puffy cheeks and swollen jaw that it causes because of inflammation of the salivary glands under the ears. Other common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite.
Some people who get mumps have very mild or no symptoms, and often they do not know they have the disease. Most people with mumps recover completely in a few weeks. However, mumps can occasionally cause complications, especially in adults.
Mumps is best known for the puffy cheeks and swollen jaw that it causes because of inflammation of the salivary glands under the ears. Other common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite.
Some people who get mumps have very mild or no symptoms, and often they do not know they have the disease. Most people with mumps recover completely in a few weeks. However, mumps can occasionally cause complications, especially in adults.
