Have you read about the mumps outbreak?

[luvwinnie]

http://www.ketv.com/health/8458459/detail.html

 

[Free4Life11]

Yes! I am in Nebraska and college-aged so it worries me a little. I hope my vaccine is still working.

 

[luvwinnie]

I hope so too! Hope the epidemic ends soon.

 

[golfgal]

Those dang Iowans!

 

[kimmikayb]

An Iowan here and yep we've been having outbreaks this winter. Seems they are telling us our vacinations run out oh around late teens. We actually thought my DH had it a few weeks ago but it wasn't the mumps.

 

[Deb in IA]

Those dang Iowans!

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa is experiencing an outbreak of the mumps and health officials said there could more cases this spring.

They said it's a rare strain of the virus.

So far, 60 cases have been reported in patients ranging from 11 to 41 years old -- half of them are college students.

The virus may have come from Europe, but a similar strain has been detected in New Jersey.

The Nebraska State Health Department said there has been one case of mumps in the state so far this year. The case was in Omaha.

Symptoms of the mumps include fever, headaches and swollen glands at the jaw line below and in front of the ears.

 

[luvwinnie]

New Jersey? Hmmmmm, I better do some research.

 

[golfgal]

Oh, don't give me the rolly eyes, I was just kidding!

I had the mumps as a child and I wouldn't wish those on ANYONE!!!

 

[luvwinnie]

This is interesting...wonder which one I got (I was born in 1968).

Mumps
Mumps is a common childhood disease, but adults may be susceptible as well. Two types of mumps vaccine have been available. "Killed" mumps vaccine was available from 1957-1978. This type of vaccine gives only temporary immunity and therefore does not give lifelong protection. "Live" mumps vaccine became available January 1, 1968. This live vaccine gives immunity.

You are considered IMMUNE if:

you were diagnosed by a physician as having mumps.

you received live mumps vaccine on or after your first birthday.

You are considered SUSCEPTIBLE if:

you have never received mumps vaccine or received it prior to one year of age.

you received a killed mumps vaccine.