I grew up pre-vaccine, so I caught the mumps and it was horrible. According to the CDC, the number of cases dropped 98% since the MMR vaccine was made available in the 60s. Come on folks, dont let this disease make a comeback. At least three of the infected people are confirmed as not having received vaccinations for the mumps, said Jose Rodriguez, a Columbus health department spokesman. Kim Palmer: If even one person is unvaccinated we are all at risk,” he said. Rodriguez said 10 to 20 percent of the population is vulnerable even if they have been fully vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella. Potential complications from the mumps can be permanent, he added. There have been four reported cases of orchitis, a swelling of the testicles that can lead to infertility, and one of potential deafness among the infected, he said. Mumps is a contagious disease that causes painful swelling of the salivary glands. It is considered rare in the United States. Franklin County, which includes Columbus, typically sees one reported mumps case per year.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:33:08 +0000