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Update: multistate outbreak of mumps--United States, January 1-May 2, 2006
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
|May 26, 2006
Abstract:
CDC and state and local health departments continue to investigate an outbreak of mumps that began in Iowa in December 2005 and involved at least 10 additional states as of May 2, 2006. This report summarizes preliminary data reported to CDC from these 11 states and provides recommendations to prevent and control mumps during an outbreak.
Insights
An ongoing mumps outbreak, starting in Iowa in December 2005, has spread to 11 states. Health departments are investigating and providing recommendations for mumps prevention and control during this public health emergency.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- An outbreak of the mumps virus began in Iowa in December 2005.
- The outbreak rapidly spread to at least 10 additional states by May 2006.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize preliminary data on the multi-state mumps outbreak.
- To provide recommendations for mumps prevention and control.
Main Methods:
- Data collection from 11 states reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Investigational analysis of outbreak patterns and characteristics.
Main Results:
- The mumps outbreak involved 11 states as of early May 2006.
- Preliminary data highlights the geographic spread and ongoing nature of the outbreak.
Conclusions:
- Continued investigation and surveillance are crucial.
- Public health recommendations are necessary to control the spread of mumps.
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