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NYS: 2016/2017 Mumps- cases at Syracuse Univ.

Source: http://cnycentral.com/news/local/two-mumps-cases-confirmed-at-syracuse-university

Two mumps cases confirmed at Syracuse University
by CNYCentral
Thursday, September 21st 2017

SYRACUSE, N.Y. ? Two cases of mumps have been confirmed among the Syracuse University student population, according to a letter sent to students by the university's Office of Health Services.

The Onondaga County Department of Health also confirmed the cases, which it said had been reported since the last week of August...
 
Source: http://cuse.com/news/2017/10/6/-cuse-mens-and-womens-lacrosse-cancel-fall-season-events.aspx

Men's Lacrosse | 10/6/2017 6:48:00 PM |
'Cuse Men's and Women's Lacrosse Cancel Fall Season Events

Citing the health and well-being of its student-athletes, its opponents and the campus community, Syracuse University announced today that its men's and women's lacrosse teams will not participate in fall season events.

During the past few weeks, the University has been working closely with New York State and Onondaga County Health Department officials to swiftly respond to confirmed cases of mumps among its student population. Currently, eight students have been diagnosed with mumps, including members of the men's and women's lacrosse teams...
 
Source: http://www.syracuse.com/health/inde...irms_14_mumps_cases_up_from_2_last_month.html

Syracuse University confirms 14 mumps cases, up from 2 last month and 8 last week
Updated on October 9, 2017 at 7:55 PM
Posted on October 9, 2017 at 7:34 PM
By Catie O'Toole
syracuse.com

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The number of Syracuse University students diagnosed with mumps has jumped from two to eight to now 14, officials said.

SU's Office of Health Services emailed students, staff and faculty Sept. 21 to say two SU students had been diagnosed with mumps. At the time, the university said it was working closely with the Onondaga County Health Department to monitor the situation, and expected students to make a full recovery within a few weeks.

Last week, the number of confirmed cases of the mumps reached eight, university officials said...
 
Source: http://cnycentral.com/news/local/county-health-officials-su-give-update-on-mumps-cases

Health officials call recent mumps cases at SU an outbreak
by CNYCentral

SYRACUSE, N.Y. ?

The Onondaga County Health Department is calling a recent rash of mumps cases at Syracuse University an outbreak.

During a news conference Wednesday morning, health officials confirmed 13 Syracuse University students have been diagnosed with mumps since September 21 and said there are five additional "probable" cases. Each of the confirmed cases occurred in students who had received the vaccination, officials said...
 
Source: http://dailyorange.com/2017/10/22-mumps-cases-confirmed-syracuse-university-5-probable/

22 mumps cases confirmed at Syracuse University, 5 probable
The university confirmed an additional nine students had contracted the mumps since last Wednesday.
By Jordan MullerAsst. News Editor
4 hours ago

The number of confirmed mumps infections at Syracuse University jumped from 13 to 22 in the last two days, according to the university?s Office of Health Services.

There are five probable cases in addition to the 22 that are confirmed.

All students that have contracted the disease have been properly vaccinated, according to the health services website.

Students diagnosed with or suspected of contracting the disease are being isolated from the campus community for up to five days.

Some of the students with confirmed or suspected mumps cases are being housed in hotels, including the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, an SU spokesperson confirmed...
 
Source: http://cnycentral.com/news/local/health-officials-24-confirmed-cases-of-mumps-in-onondaga-county

Health officials: 24 confirmed cases of mumps in Onondaga County
by Luke Parsnow


SYRACUSE, N.Y. ?

The current number of confirmed cases of mumps in Onondaga County is now 24, according to county Health Department officials. The number of probable cases is 27.

The majority of cases come from Syracuse University, which has seen a rise in cases in the last week, health officials said. As of Friday, SU Health Services said the university had 22 confirmed cases and 19 probable cases...
 
Source: http://cnycentral.com/news/local/of...outbreak-will-get-worse-before-it-gets-better

Officials say SU mumps outbreak will get worse before it gets better
by CNYCentral


Mumps, measles and rubella booster vaccinations are being offered to Syracuse University students as the number of mumps cases in the county continues to steadily increase.

During a news conference Monday, Onondaga County Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta said there are currently 27 confirmed cases of mumps in the county and a further 47 probable cases. A running tally is being updated on the county's website daily.

Two of the probable cases involve non-Syracuse University students, though one of those cases does have a tie to the university, Dr. Gupta said. All of the remaining cases affect Syracuse University students...
 
Source: https://dailyhornet.com/2017/syracuse-university-offers-mumps-vaccine-as-outbreak-grows/

Syracuse University Offers Mumps Vaccine As Outbreak Grows
Syracuse University is offering thousands of free booster shots of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to fight an ongoing outbreak of mumps that has infected at least 27 people on campus.
Daily Hornet on October 24, 2017

Syracuse University is offering athletes and undergraduates a free 3rd dose of the MMR vaccine during two clinics in Flanagan Gymnasium on October 26 and October 27 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Students are being asked to avoid risky behaviors such as kissing, sharing eating utensils, and drinks. ?This includes drinking games,? the university wrote to students in an e-mail on Monday afternoon.

Dr. Indu Gupta, Onondaga County Health Commissioner, has confirmed 27 cases of mumps and 50 probable cases among students, athletes, and other people with links to Syracuse University...
 
Source: http://dailyorange.com/2017/10/heres-timeline-mumps-outbreak-syracuse-university/


Here?s a timeline of the mumps outbreak at Syracuse University
Syracuse University Health Services has been isolating students that contract the disease.
By Jordan MullerAsst. News Editor
UPDATED: Friday, Nov. 24, at 10:37 a.m.

Mumps, a highly-contagious airborne disease, broke out at Syracuse University at the end of August. Since then, more than 70 students have been affected.

Here?s a timeline of the mumps outbreak so far:

End of August

SU officials confirm one student has contracted mumps

Sept. 5

Students who may have been in contact with the infected student receive an email notification...

...Nov. 22

Confirmed: 45

Probable: 81
 
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