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Rate of Hawai‘i Mumps Cases on Decline
Although new cases of mumps have recently been recorded on Hawai‘i Island and O‘ahu, there are signs the outbreak is slowing.
Hawai‘i Mumps Outbreak: 770 Confirmed Cases
Commonly considered a disease that affects only young children, mumps, is affecting primarily adults and adolescents in Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i: 500 Confirmed Mumps Cases This Year
“Since March, a steady stream of cases has been occurring, and we are now beginning to see more communities involved in the outbreak,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Park. “The disease continues to affect both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, which prompted us to review data from our cases and recommend an additional dose of MMR vaccine for those who meet the criteria below.”
DOH Confirms 14 New Cases of Mumps
The recent DOH report includes the first confirmed mumps case on Hawai‘i Island this year.
DOH Confirms 15 More Mumps Cases: Total 119
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health has confirmed 15 more cases of O‘ahu residents with the mumps.
Increase in Mumps Cases Prompts Investigation
An increase in cases of mumps infections throughout the State of Hawai‘i has prompted an investigation by the Department of Health (DOH). Since March, 2017, DOH has documented two clusters of cases–including at least nine on O‘ahu–bringing the total number of confirmed cases statewide for the year to 14. So far, none of the infected […]
