Re: NJ: Monmouth Co- 22 probable mumps cases
Re: NJ: Monmouth Co- 22 probable mumps cases
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http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ss...bar_monmouth_county_health_official_says.html
Mumps outbreak may be tied to popular Belmar bar, health official says
Susan K. Livio/The Star-Ledger By Susan K. Livio/The Star-Ledger
on September 05, 2013 at 3:55 PM, updated September 05, 2013 at 4:34 P
A popular bar in Belmar appears to be the origin of a mumps outbreak, according to the Monmouth County Health Department, which is investigating 22 "probable cases."
On Wednesday, there were seven cases of the illness, county Public Health Coordinator Michael Meddis said. In the past 24 hours, an additional 15 people "with mumps-like symptoms have come forward,? she said. ?The medical professionals advised these individuals to be on bed rest, increase their fluid intake and take steps to reduce their fever...
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Source:
http://barnegat-manahawkin.patch.co...s-found-two-reported-in-ocean-county_a40412ea
More Mumps Cases Found; Two Reported In Ocean County
A total of 22 mumps cases have been reported; 21 of them had contact with D'Jais bar in Belmar, health officials said
Posted by Tom Davis (Editor) , September 05, 2013 at 05:04 PM
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...Of those exhibiting signs of mumps about are from Monmouth County, with the other half living outside the county, including one from Florida, the department said...
People reporting mumps-like symptoms living in the county or in Ocean County are from Asbury Park, Belmar, Farmingdale, four people from Howell, Keyport, three from Long Branch, Neptune City, Tinton Falls and Wall Township, the department said.
Mumps symptoms have been reported in people living in Woodbridge, Saddle Brook, Ogdensburg, Emerson, Lawrenceville, Point Pleasant and Port Saint Lucie, Florida..
