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Mumps Outbreak Causes Concern In Enid Schools
Posted: Sep 15, 2016 2:41 PM EDT Updated: Sep 15, 2016 6:55 PM EDT
By Jessi Mitchell, News 9
ENID, Oklahoma -
Enid schools are putting parents on high alert for cases of the mumps after two students tested positive for the disease. Despite being a required immunization, the mumps vaccine is only 88% effective.
Four cases of mumps were confirmed this week in Garfield County, the state Department of Health reported Wednesday night.
The age range for those currently affected is from 1 to 41 years of age, including students at Longfellow Middle School and Enid High School. The Garfield County health department is also investigating at least 34 more cases...
Mumps Outbreak Causes Concern In Enid Schools
Posted: Sep 15, 2016 2:41 PM EDT Updated: Sep 15, 2016 6:55 PM EDT
By Jessi Mitchell, News 9
ENID, Oklahoma -
Enid schools are putting parents on high alert for cases of the mumps after two students tested positive for the disease. Despite being a required immunization, the mumps vaccine is only 88% effective.
Four cases of mumps were confirmed this week in Garfield County, the state Department of Health reported Wednesday night.
The age range for those currently affected is from 1 to 41 years of age, including students at Longfellow Middle School and Enid High School. The Garfield County health department is also investigating at least 34 more cases...
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