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2010-03-26 03:58:48 - Epidemic Hazard - Guam EDIS CODE: EH-20100326-25458-GUM
Date & Time: 2010-03-26 03:58:48 [UTC]
Area: Guam, , Statewide, Number of Infected person(s): 5
Not confirmed information! Description: This is to advise you that the Department of Public Health and Social Services currently has 5 confirmed cases of mumps; 2 cases are epidemiologically linked to the first confirmed case. An investigation to determine the possible exposure is on-going.
Mumps is a disease caused a virus and is characterized by fever, swelling, and pain/tenderness of the parotid glands and or the salivary glands. Mumps is best known for the swelling of the cheeks and jaw. However, up to half of the people who get mumps have very mild or no symptoms. Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after infection, but this period can range from 12-25 days after infection. People with suspected mumps illness should be excluded from work/school until 5 days after the onset of swelling of the face/cheek. Guam law states that all students entering school, Kindergarten to 12th grade, are required to submit proof of immunization that includes 2 (two) doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. School officials are currently assessing those students identified as close contacts of known cases to ensure compliance with vaccination requirements. Faculty, staff and parents of students affected are being notified by letter and provided information on vaccination activities planned at the school. DPHSS encourages parents to check their children’s immunization (shot) records to ensure they received all age-appropriate vaccines. All parents should ensure their child receives the first dose of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months of age, then a second dose of MMR vaccine at 4-6 years of age. Furthermore, all health care providers are urged to review and update the immunization status of all children and adolescent patients they see. Routine vaccination of children should continue as recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practice (ACIP). If vaccine is contraindicated because of illness, a follow-up appointment should be scheduled.
The name of Hazard: Mumps
Species: Human
Status: Confirmed
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