Maryland: 2026 Mumps

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Source: https://www.thebanner.com/community...ations-infections-4DQODQEXBFHKTHOJCFP7DJ5EVQ/

Maryland faces another spate of viral infections. This time it’s mumps.
Meredith Cohn
2/13/2026 3:26 p.m. EST​

State health officials in Maryland are warning medical providers to be on the lookout for another viral infection this season — mumps, which causes fever and swelling and pain in the salivary glands in the neck.

There have been 14 infections this year, mostly in adults in the Baltimore metro area. That’s a jump from the four cases all of last year and the small annual number typically recorded in state data.​..

 

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Source: https://patch.com/maryland/annapoli...n-mumps-cases-reported-by-md-health-officials

Spike In Mumps Cases Reported By MD Health Officials
Maryland health officials said the recent cases of mumps have been occurring primarily in adults in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
By Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Feb 19, 2026 4:12 pm EST | Updated Feb 19, 2026 4:39 pm EST

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Maryland Department of Health on Thursday confirmed that the number of mumps cases in the state is on the rise.

As of Feb. 19, health officials said there have been 26 cases reported in 2026, including 19 confirmed and seven probable cases.

According to officials, the recent cases have been occurring primarily in adults in the Baltimore metropolitan area, although mumps cases can occur in any age group and throughout the state. The Maryland Department of Health is coordinating with local agencies to investigate whether there may be a link between the cases, but to date, none have been identified.

Despite the increase, the overall risk to the public is considered low given Maryland's high vaccination rate against the disease, officials said.​..