Mumps Symptoms . Most people infected with the mumps virus begin to feel ill about 16-18 days after exposure. There are ...

Mumps outbreaks are rare, but most occur on college campuses, Sabella said. When this happens, public health authorities recommend an additional dose of the MMR vaccine to people at risk of exposure.

A nearly forgotten virus has made a comeback. Mumps sickened nearly 1,100 Americans this year, causing outbreaks among college students and professional hockey players.

Mumps cases are on the rise in the U.S., and a growing number of schools and college campuses are reporting outbreaks. A recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows that ...

Pittsburgh's Action News 4's Kelly Brennan looks into how the mumps has impact not only the Penguins, but also local hospitals, and the general public. Skip to content.

The recent resurgence of mumps outbreaks may be due to waning protection bestowed by the mumps portion of the MMR vaccine. A booster shot at age 18 could thwart future outbreaks.

A mysterious epidemic of mumps has hit Iowa, with more than 300 cases reported since December. That's more than the entire United States usually experiences in a year, and makes it the largest ...

Why can you still get the mumps and measles even if you're vaccinated? Measles is a terrific vaccine. If you get two doses, it's predicted to protect 99.99 percent of people for life.

The above graphic is from November 2016. As of Dec. 3, 2016, the number of reported cases has risen to 4,258. The total number of reported cases in 2015 was 1,141, according to the Notifiable ...

Despite many people being immunized in childhood, outbreaks of mumps still occur. Since 2006, annual case numbers have varied, ranging from a few thousand cases to six thousand cases.

The recent resurgence of mumps outbreaks may be due to waning protection bestowed by the mumps portion of the MMR vaccine. A booster shot at age 18 could thwart future outbreaks.