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    Health officials: 9 King County patients confirmed to have mumps were vaccinated

    Updated: Nov 30, 2016 - 11:40 PM

    King County health officials say nine patients with confirmed or probable mumps all had been vaccinated in what they are describing as an "emerging outbreak."

    In addition to those nine, the health department is investigating five more cases for possible mumps.

    Public Health - Seattle & King County said eight of the nine mumps cases are among children between 8-17 years of age, with one adult who is 23 years old. No one has been hospitalized and all of the children have recovered. All of the children were up-to-date on MMR vaccine.

    Of the confirmed or probable cases, five of them are from the same family.
    ...
    Officials say the number of patients in King County believed to have mumps rose Friday to 22 in what they are describing as an "emerging outbreak."
    "Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear."
    -Nelson Mandela

  • #2
    Source: http://patch.com/washington/seattle/...ps-king-county

    Mumps Outbreak Update: 36 Cases In 4 Local Cities
    The county announced an increase in cases Tuesday afternoon.
    By Neal McNamara (Patch Staff) - December 6, 2016 6:30 pm ET

    SEATTLE, WA - A local outbreak of the mumps virus grew to 36 cases on Tuesday, an increase of five cases since Monday, and nine cases since last week, King County Health officials are saying.

    Also on Tuesday, King County announced that mumps has spread to two people living in Kent, one person in Federal Way, and one person in Pacific. The outbreak originated in Auburn and had been contained there until Tuesday's announcement.

    Of the 36 cases, six are confirmed; the rest are considered "probable" mumps. Twenty of the cases are in children ages 1 to 17. King County is looking into an additional 3 unconfirmed cases.

    Of the 36 cases, the county said, 67 percent infected had been vaccinated...

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    • #3
      Source: http://q13fox.com/2016/12/07/mumps-c...p-to-new-high/


      Mumps cases in King County jump to new high
      Posted 4:45 PM, December 7, 2016, by Hana Kim, Updated at 05:36pm, December 7, 2016

      AUBURN, Wash. ? The number of mumps cases jumped again Wednesday from 36 confirmed and probable cases to 44.

      The rise in cases is alarming for parents like Kierstyn Fredericks, who has a 2-year-old son.

      ?Their immune system is not strong,? Fredericks noted...

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      • #4
        Source: http://www.theolympian.com/news/loca...119967003.html


        December 9, 2016 12:02 PM
        Four probable mumps cases investigated in Pierce County
        By Kate Martin

        The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating four probable cases of mumps in Pierce County.

        The cases are associated with an outbreak in south King County, according to a health department news release.

        The four cases involve two boys under the age of 10 in the Auburn School District, a woman between the ages of 20 and 30, and a woman between the ages of 40 and 50, said Edie Jeffers, spokeswoman for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. All were vaccinated for mumps, she said...

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        • #5
          Source: http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/l...120072723.html


          December 9, 2016 5:14 PM
          Health officials: 54 cases of mumps in King, Pierce Counties
          The Associated Press

          OLYMPIA, Wash.

          Officials say the number of mumps cases is believed to have risen to 54 in two Washington counties.

          The Washington State Department of Health said Friday nine cases have been confirmed and 45 are probable in King County while Pierce County has four probable cases linked to those in King...

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          • #6
            Source: http://q13fox.com/2016/12/12/four-mo...g-total-to-58/

            Four more cases of mumps in King County bring total to 58
            Posted 5:14 PM, December 12, 2016, by Dusty Lane, Updated at 05:15PM, December 12, 2016

            SEATTLE ? Four more cases of the mumps have been discovered in King County, bringing the total to 58.

            King County Public Health said 11 cases are confirmed and 48 are probable, and that 38 of the patients are 17 or younger...

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            • #7
              Source: http://patch.com/washington/renton/m...5-local-cities


              Mumps Outbreak: 63 Cases In 5 Local Cities
              Cases in children in Kent and Federal Way schools were reported this week.
              By Neal McNamara (Patch Staff) - December 13, 2016 7:59 pm ET

              KENT, WA - There are now mumps cases in five different cities in King County, plus several more over the border in Pierce County, King County reported Tuesday. There are now 63 cases - 12 confirmed, 51 probable - spread across Auburn, Kent, Federal Way, Black Diamond, and Pacific.

              The outbreak emerged in Auburn two weeks ago, and the majority of cases are still located in that city. Health officials are urging that school district there to keep students who are not vaccinated against measles out of school until the outbreak subsides...

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              • #8
                Source: http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-new...ounty/42787598

                2 cases of mumps diagnosed in Spokane County
                Author: Austin Regimbal, KXLY4 Digital Content Manager
                Published On: Dec 14 2016 12:59:58 PM PST
                Updated On: Dec 14 2016 01:00:24 PM PST

                SPOKANE, Wash. -

                The Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) confirms two cases of mumps in Spokane County.

                Both of the diagnosed people are between 10 and 20-years-old and were immunized against the virus...

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                • #9
                  Source: http://q13fox.com/2016/12/15/number-...n-king-county/


                  Number of mumps cases rises to 78 in King County
                  Posted 11:34 PM, December 15, 2016, by Janet Kim, Updated at 11:39PM, December 15, 2016


                  KENT, Wash. ? The cases of mumps continues to rise in King, with the total number rising to 78 suspected and confirmed cases.

                  Doctors say it?s still not clear why the outbreak is happening now, but according to Dr. Danielle Zerr, those most at risk are those who haven?t been vaccinated, including infants and children under four...

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                  • #10
                    Source: http://kimatv.com/news/local/yakima-...s-of-the-mumps

                    Yakima Health District looking into 2, maybe 3 cases of the mumps
                    by Sarah Worthington

                    YAKIMA, Wash. - Officials with the Yakima Health District are investigating two, possibly three cases of the mumps in Yakima County after one potential case was ruled out Friday.

                    An advisory from the Yakima Health District said there are two possible cases of the mumps in Yakima County, as well as another potential case of the illness in a pre-school child who recently had contact with a person infected with the illness in an ongoing King County outbreak...

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                    • #11
                      Source: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFami.../MumpsOutbreak
                      WARNING ? Mumps is a contagious disease spreading now in Washington State.

                      Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health is reminding people across the state to make sure they take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps.

                      King County
                      78
                      Pierce County
                      7
                      Yakima County
                      1
                      Spokane County
                      2
                      Total
                      88
                      * Confirmed and probable cases in WA as of 12/15/216 at 4:20 p.m.



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                      • #12
                        Source: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFami.../MumpsOutbreak
                        WARNING ? Mumps is a contagious disease spreading now in Washington State.

                        Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health is reminding people across the state to make sure they take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps.

                        King County
                        83
                        Pierce County
                        7
                        Yakima County
                        1
                        Spokane County
                        2
                        Total
                        93


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                        Source: http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-...aches-seattle/



                        Mumps outbreak reaches Seattle
                        Originally published December 17, 2016 at 12:46 pm
                        The mumps outbreak in King County, up to 83 confirmed and probable cases, has moved into Seattle, where one case has been reported.
                        Bob Young

                        The mumps outbreak in King County has moved into Seattle, with public-health officials confirming one adult case in the city...

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                        • #13
                          Source: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFami.../MumpsOutbreak WARNING ? Mumps is a contagious disease spreading now in Washington State.

                          Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health reminds people across the state to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps.
                          It?s especially important for you to take precautions during winter holiday social gatherings. Avoid kissing, hugging and other close contact with anyone who is suspected of having mumps. If you have been exposed to mumps and feel ill, stay home to help prevent the spread of the disease and contact your healthcare provider.

                          King County
                          93
                          Pierce County
                          9
                          Yakima County
                          1
                          Spokane County
                          4
                          Total
                          107
                          * Confirmed and probable cases in WA as of 12/20/216 at 4:50 p.m.

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                          • #14
                            Source: http://www.chronline.com/crime/possi...b389d7185.html

                            Possible Mumps Case Reported at W.F. West Amid Statewide Spike
                            Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 10:19 am
                            By The Chronicle

                            An unconfirmed case of mumps at W.F. West High School in Chehalis prompted a letter to be sent to parents on Monday.

                            The letter, which was sent by the Lewis County Department of Public Health and Social Services, said students at the high school may have been exposed to the virus...

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                            • #15
                              Source: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFami.../MumpsOutbreak

                              WARNING ? Mumps is a contagious disease spreading now in Washington State.


                              Mumps has spread and health officials urge immunization. The Washington State Department of Health reminds people across the state to take precautions to help stop the spread of mumps.
                              It?s especially important for you to take precautions during winter holiday social gatherings. Avoid kissing, hugging and other close contact with anyone who is suspected of having mumps. If you have been exposed to mumps and feel ill, stay home to help prevent the spread of the disease and contact your healthcare provider. If you don?t have a healthcare provider, call your local health department or the Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588.

                              King County
                              101
                              Pierce County
                              11
                              Yakima County
                              1
                              Spokane County
                              4
                              Total
                              117
                              * Confirmed and probable cases in WA as of 12/23/2016 at 4:50 p.m.
                              NOTE: Due to the holiday weekend, the next update to the number
                              of mumps cases will be on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.

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