There is an outbreak of cases of the Mumps at UK. Why? Those students were all born in a time where the vaccinations were/are standard procedure for infants. Vaccinations are the most effective tool we have to prevent infectious disease. Get your kids vaccinated!

 

"Doctors say they've confirmed 3 cases of mumps in students at the University of Kentucky, and that number may be on the rise. With 7 more cases of the mumps pending on campus, the number of confirmed cases could soon rise into the double digits.

It started with a cluster of patients coming down with parotitis at UK's student clinic.

"Which is inflammation and swelling of salivary glands in the face," said infectious disease physician Dr. Derek Forster.

On Friday, three specimens from the parotitis cluster came back positive for mumps.

"Symptoms generally include fever, headache, some fatigue," said Dr. Forster.

The contagious viral infection is raising concerns for many students on campus.

"For me, it's scary because you don't know who has mumps, someone next to you might not know they have mumps, they're coughing in the air, sneezing in the air," said student Anna Imode.

"People talking about it. I have a friend who is a big germophobe, so she was a little bit freaking out about it," said student Luke Nanos.

Doctors say the most effective prevention strategy is two doses of the MMR vaccine, and they recommend that students get vaccinated.

"With that being said, cases of mumps can still occur in those who have been previously vaccinated," said Dr. Forster.

If you do have similar symptoms, doctors say you should seek treatment and self isolate. Medical professionals are hoping to have the results from the 7 pending cases on Monday."

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Hoops, you're probably old enough like me that you had the MMR and all of that cocktail shot in your shoulder by that handheld shotgun deal back in the day that left a funky scar.

Considering the millions we have in illegals in this country that do not get vaccinated, why does this surprise you?

My pediatrician recommended an MMR booster for my kids before they went to college. He said, at the time, that there was some new information out that a booster might be needed to maintain immunity. Guess he was right.

Years ago, Dr. Beckmeyer our pediatrician predicted this type of outbreak would occur, if vaccinations for certain childhood illnesses were no longer required.

Years ago, Dr. Beckmeyer our pediatrician predicted this type of outbreak would occur, if vaccinations for certain childhood illnesses were no longer required.

 

Dr Beckmeyer used to scare the bejeebees out of me. As a child, him walking in to the exam room was paralyzing.

Dr Beckmeyer used to scare the bejeebees out of me. As a child, him walking in to the exam room was paralyzing.

My boys now 46 &45 really liked him. He saved my youngest son's vision. I thought he was the best but they were never scared of him. I don't know if he still practices. He wore glasses just like my husband's. Could have helped. :thumb:

My boys now 46 &45 really liked him. He saved my youngest son's vision. I thought he was the best but they were never scared of him. I don't know if he still practices. He wore glasses just like my husband's. Could have helped. :thumb:

 

I should have continued and said he was an excellent pediatrician. In my memory, his exam room visits usually ended with shots administered!! Hence, my personal trepidation!

The mumps can be serious with males. I had them when I was 9 and I've always thought that is the reason I was never able to become a dad. They can cause infertility or decreased fertility.

The mumps can be serious with males. I had them when I was 9 and I've always thought that is the reason I was never able to become a dad. They can cause infertility or decreased fertility.

I remember my Mother said the same thing and I had 5 brothers. They were all young when we had them. But there was some type of complication that could cause decreased fertility. Nasty disease, we were very sick. Would be really hard on an adult or teenager.

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I remember my Mother said the same thing and I had 5 brothers. They were all young when we had them. But there was some type of complication that could cause decreased fertility. Nasty disease, we were very sick. Would be really hard on an adult or teenager.

 

I was in 4th grade and missed over a week of school. My twin sister had them at the same time, , actually before I had them. I suppose I caught them from her. I remember my symptoms were more severe than her's.