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Mumps outbreak on a university campus--California, 2011

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |December 11, 2012
    PubMed

    Insights

    An unvaccinated student likely introduced mumps to a university campus, leading to 29 cases. Prompt vaccination and reporting are crucial for controlling mumps outbreaks.

    Area of Science:

    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health
    • Vaccinology

    Background:

    • Mumps is a viral illness preventable by the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, but can lead to severe complications.
    • Outbreaks can occur in settings with unvaccinated or under-vaccinated populations.

    Observation:

    • A mumps outbreak occurred at a California university in 2011, involving 29 confirmed cases.
    • The outbreak was traced to an unvaccinated student who had traveled to Western Europe, where mumps was circulating.

    Findings:

    • The investigation revealed at least two transmission cycles before public health officials were notified.
    • Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination was implemented as a control measure.

    Implications:

    • This outbreak highlights the importance of university vaccination policies, including documented proof of immunization.
    • Enhanced clinical awareness and prompt reporting of suspected mumps cases are vital for effective public health response.
    • Vaccine-preventable diseases like mumps pose a continued risk in higher education settings.

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