COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A mumps outbreak in central Ohio is approaching 200 confirmed cases.
Health officials tracking the outbreak say there are now 199 confirmed cases, with 126 linked to Ohio
State University.
Local
health agencies say those infected by the viral illness range in age
from 9 months to 70 years. They include 92 Ohio State students and 11
staff members.
The reports of the illness began Jan. 7 with the latest cases reported this week.
State
and local health officials are urging residents to make sure they are
properly vaccinated with two doses of measles-mumps-rubella, known as
MMR.
Mumps often starts with fever, fatigue and body aches. Those
infected are urged to stay home, cover their mouths and noses when
coughing or sneezing, and frequently wash their hands.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A mumps outbreak in central Ohio is approaching 200 confirmed cases.
Health officials tracking the outbreak say there are now 199 confirmed cases, with 126 linked to Ohio
State University.
Local
health agencies say those infected by the viral illness range in age
from 9 months to 70 years. They include 92 Ohio State students and 11
staff members.
The reports of the illness began Jan. 7 with the latest cases reported this week.
State
and local health officials are urging residents to make sure they are
properly vaccinated with two doses of measles-mumps-rubella, known as
MMR.
Mumps often starts with fever, fatigue and body aches. Those
infected are urged to stay home, cover their mouths and noses when
coughing or sneezing, and frequently wash their hands.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.