PA: 2017 Mumps- 68 possible cases reported at University Park

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Source: http://news.psu.edu/story/450296/201...ake-precaution


Mumps cases reported at University Park; students reminded to take precaution
February 10, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ? Penn State University Health Services (UHS) is reporting that two cases of mumps have been confirmed on the University Park campus.

The students were isolated in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Pennsylvania Department of Health protocols and recommendations, and UHS staff have been in touch with those who have been in close contact with the individuals. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is monitoring the situation...

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Source: http://onwardstate.com/2017/02/15/th...umps-reported/


THON Releases Statement After Third Case Of Mumps Reported
By Steve Connelly on February 15, 2017 at 3:13 pm Athletics, News

THON sent out a health alert Wednesday after UHS reported that a third case of the mumps has been confirmed on campus at Penn State.

In the release, it ordered those who are showing any symptoms of the mumps ? tender swollen glands below the ear or along the jawline on one or both sides of the face and neck, headache, fever, and/or cold-like symptoms ? do not attend the festivities in the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend.

It is also asking those who have been in close contact with any of the confirmed students with the mumps do not attend THON...

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Source: http://news.psu.edu/story/452549/201...le-mumps-cases

Students urged to exercise caution in light of 18 possible mumps cases
February 23, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ? University Health Services (UHS), a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, is advising all students to closely monitor their personal health and avoid high-risk activities as potential mumps cases at University Park continue to rise.

Since Jan. 29, when the first confirmed case was reported at University Park, 18 suspected, probable or confirmed mumps cases have been investigated. Of those 18 cases, four have been confirmed by lab tests...

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Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/h...enn-State.html

Pa. Department of Health investigates mumps cases at Penn State
Updated: February 24, 2017 ? 2:59 PM EST
by Stacey Burling , Staff Writer

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Friday that it is investigating confirmed and potential cases of mumps at Penn State University.

It did not say how many students have been sick and added that it would release no further information "due to confidentiality reasons."

However, Shelley Haffner, infectious disease manager for the university's health center, said there have been five confirmed cases and 15 more are under investigation. The first case was confirmed Jan. 29. Cases have picked up in the last week...

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Source: http://www.statecollege.com/news/loc...at-27,1471354/

Possible Mumps Cases at Penn State Now at 27
by Geoff Rushton on March 01, 2017 6:55 PM

As of Tuesday, Penn State's University Health Services has investigated 27 "suspected, probable or confirmed mumps cases" at the University Park campus.

Six cases of those cases have been confirmed by lab tests to be mumps.

The university updated a news release from Feb. 23, when it reported 19 cases had been investigated and four confirmed. The first cases of mumps were confirmed on Jan. 29, and since then UHS has been in contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Pennsylvania Department of Health...

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Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/...g-vaccine.html

Penn State's mumps outbreak grows to 36 probable cases
Updated: March 3, 2017 ? 2:56 PM EST
by Stacey Burling, STAFF WRITER

Pennsylvania State University is still grappling with a growing outbreak of mumps as its students head home or to spring break meccas, where they will encounter thousands of other young people.

The school now has 36 probable cases of the disease. Twelve have been confirmed, said Shelley Haffner, infectious disease manager at Penn State's student health center. A week ago, the university had 15 suspected cases...

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Source: http://wjactv.com/news/local/psu-mum...-for-all-of-us


PSU mumps outbreak now 'a concern for all of us'
by Matthew Baumgarten
Friday, March 10th 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK -- What started out with just two confirmed cases of the mumps at Penn State University has now grown into a full-fledged outbreak, with nearly 40 potential cases and 17 confirmed diagnoses.

Medical experts at the school said they don?t expect numbers to stop climbing any time soon...

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Source: http://news.psu.edu/story/455509/201...ke-precautions


University updates mumps numbers; campus community urged to take precautions
March 13, 2017

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. ? As of March 13, Penn State University Health Services has investigated 38 probable or confirmed mumps cases. Of those 38 cases, 17 have been confirmed by lab tests. The first confirmed mumps case was reported at University Park on Jan. 29...

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Source: http://www.statecollege.com/news/loc...-park,1471690/

Mumps Cases Continue to Rise at University Park
by Centre County Report on March 27, 2017 12:46 PM

Penn State's University Park campus continues to see an increase of mumps cases. Now with about 55 probable or confirmed cases, University Health Services reminds students to practice healthy habits. Centre County Report's Alana Richardson has more...

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Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/...enn-State.html


Penn State mumps outbreak still growing as Blue-White weekend approaches
Updated: April 11, 2017 ? 11:37 AM EDT
by Stacey Burling, STAFF WRITER

Mumps is in no hurry to leave students at Penn State University alone.

The number of probable and confirmed cases has now reached 68, said Shelley Haffner, infectious disease manager at Penn State's student health center. She hopes that the end of the school year ? finals week is the first week of May ? will break the cycle of exposures, but said outbreaks at some other colleges have lasted more than a year.

But the annual Blue-White weekend April 22 could increase mumps transmission. The event, which centers around an exhibition game involving Penn State football players, draws alums and students from other campuses to University Park. Haffner said she hopes students will wash their hands, refrain from sharing drinks and stay home if they're sick...