In 2019, 783 cases of mumps were reported in Texas. This was the highest number of cases since 1990. There were 20 outbreaks in 2019, with the largest outbreak from March-May 2019 …

Feb 27, 2025 · Mumps cases decreased compared with the previous six years, possibly due to social distancing and other COVID-19 prevention measures. However, mumps continued to …

The letter is meant to inform people about potential exposure to mumps. Letters should (1) notify about the potential exposure, (2) educate on how to recognize signs and symptoms of mumps, …

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Prodromal symptoms are nonspecific; they include myalgia (muscle pain), anorexia, malaise, headache, and low-grade fever, and may last 3–4 days. Parotitis (inflammation and swelling of …

Feb 25, 2025 · As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the MMR shots. At least 124 …

2 days ago · Cases in the ongoing measles outbreak have risen to 258 across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, and state health departments are urging more people to get the …

Jan 17, 2025 · Mumps is a viral illness caused by a paramyxovirus, a member of the Rubulavirus family. Mumps usually involves pain, tenderness, and swelling in one or both parotid salivary …

1 day ago · The Fort Worth-area school has the lowest measles vaccination rate in Texas: Just 14% of incoming kindergartners had measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) coverage last school …

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It typically starts with a few days of fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, and loss of appetite, followed by swollen salivary glands. …