WI: 2015/2016 Mumps - cases at UW-Madison

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Source: http://royalpurplenews.com/mumps-cases-confirmed-on-uw-w-campus/

Mumps cases confirmed on UW-W campus
Information compiled by Kimberly Wethal
News Editor
Sept. 30, 2015


Two cases of mumps were confirmed on the UW-Whitewater campus on Sept. 29.

The University Health Counseling Services department has been working with the Walworth County Health Department in order to follow proper health guidelines when remedying the cases.

As a result, others who have been in close contact with either of the students are being screened for the disease as well, said Ruth Swisher, heath director for UHCS...

 

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Source: http://www.wiba.com/articles/madison-news-118857/six-students-diagnosed-with-mumps-at-14007936



Six students diagnosed with mumps at UW-Whitewater
Posted Tuesday, October 6th 2015 @ 10am by 1310 WIBA/NBC 15

MADISON, Wis. --- There are now six confirmed cases of mumps at the UW-Whitewater campus...

 

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Mumps outbreak in UW Platteville

Updated: Tue 9:45 PM, Nov 03, 2015
By: Sharon Yoo - Email

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- UW Platteville has confirmed five cases of mumps on campus.

Posted: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 --- 4:30 p.m.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. -- You usually hear about the flu this time of year, but the mumps? UW Platteville is dealing with an outbreak But students say they aren't worried.
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So far, there isn't much panic on campus.

"If it's five cases out of 8,000 students, I don't consider it as threatening as an epidemic proportion, But it is something to be aware of obviously working with those students to try and help them as much as we can and provide the information to our other students as far as spreading and contamination," said Paul Erickson, the Public Informations Officer for UW Platteville.
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http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Mumps-outbreak-in-UW-Platteville-339996592.html

 

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Source: http://www.channel3000.com/health/UW-Whitewater-officials-confirm-18-total-mumps-cases/36622442


UW-Whitewater officials confirm 18 total mumps cases
First cases reported in late September
Published On: Nov 23 2015 06:24:35 PM CST

As of Monday, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater officials said there have been a total of 18 confirmed mumps cases on campus, according to a release.

The first cases of mumps at UW-W were reported in late September...

 

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Source: http://www.bayoubuzz.com/louisiana-...esponds-to-mumps-outbreaks-at-two-uw-campuses

UW-La Crosse responds to mumps outbreaks at two UW campuses
Written by A media source // Wednesday, 25 November 2015 18:01 //

Two University of Wisconsin campuses are experiencing mumps outbreaks.

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) -- Two University of Wisconsin campuses are experiencing mumps outbreaks.

UW-Whitewater has seen 18 cases this year, and UW-Platteville has seen 15...

 

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Source: http://www.cbs58.com/story/30661328/mumps-case-confirmed-at-uw-milwaukee


Mumps Case Confirmed at UW-Milwaukee
Posted: Dec 03, 2015 2:30 PM EST
Updated: Dec 03, 2015 2:30 PM EST
By Justin Thompson-Gee

One case of the mumps has been confirmed in a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student as of Wednesday, December 2.

Norris Health Center is working closely with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to initiate the appropriate follow-up investigation with people who have had close contact. Statewide, there have been 37 cases reported in 2015. Most are associated with universities...

 

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Source: https://badgerherald.com/news/2016/01/05/mumps-discovered-in-university-of-wisconsin-students-hs/


Mumps cases discovered on University of Wisconsin campus
University Health Services urges students to take precautions, watch for symptoms
by Hayley Sperling ? Jan 5, 2016

University Health Services announced Tuesday several University of Wisconsin students have been found to have mumps.

The announcement, made via email to UW-Madison students, stated the cases discovered within the UW-Madison students are connected to mumps outbreaks at other Midwestern universities. Other outbreaks have occurred at the University of Illinois, University of Iowa, UW-Platteville and UW-Whitewater...