(AP) – Southeast Missouri State University is reporting 29
confirmed cases of mumps, and officials say the number is expected to grow.
The Southeast Missourian reports state health officials are recommending that
students consider getting a third dose of the measles, mumps and rubella
vaccine.
University official Bruce Skinner says the vaccination will help protect
students from the viral infection and reduce the severity of symptoms for those
who may have been exposed.
The first cases of mumps at the university were reported in February.
University officials say the viral infection is transmitted through direct
contact with respiratory secretions or saliva, or indirectly through affected
objects. They say students are most at risk in large gatherings of people inside
houses or other small areas or through prolonged, close contact with others.
confirmed cases of mumps, and officials say the number is expected to grow.
The Southeast Missourian reports state health officials are recommending that
students consider getting a third dose of the measles, mumps and rubella
vaccine.
University official Bruce Skinner says the vaccination will help protect
students from the viral infection and reduce the severity of symptoms for those
who may have been exposed.
The first cases of mumps at the university were reported in February.
University officials say the viral infection is transmitted through direct
contact with respiratory secretions or saliva, or indirectly through affected
objects. They say students are most at risk in large gatherings of people inside
houses or other small areas or through prolonged, close contact with others.
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