There have been several confirmed cases of mumps Douglas County. Many of the cases have been KU students. These students have been quarantined to their residence by the state health department.
Mumps still a threat
The mumps virus is still infecting people in Northeast Kansas. Officials say despite what people may think, the threat of the virus is still very real.
August 26, 2006
Free mumps vaccinations offered
Douglas County is offering free MMR vaccinations as a result of the recent mumps outbreak.
April 20, 2006
Mumps, mumps and more mumps
Sixty-three cases of the mumps have been reported in Douglas County. According to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, statewide totals reached 78 in Kansas on Friday.
April 14, 2006
Mumps infection grows in Kansas
As of Thursday May 4, there are 193 confirmed and suspected cases of mumps in Douglas Country.
KUJH-TV News has all the details, including how mumps spreads, and symptoms of the contagious infection.
April 14, 2006
Vaccine efficacy questioned
With more cases of mumps appearing in Douglas County, some have started to question the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine.
April 13, 2006
KU pushes to prevent the mumps from spreading
As the mumps virus spreads across the Midwest, the KU campus has seven confirmed cases and 14 probable cases of the virus. KU is trying to prevent students from spreading the disease across campus.
April 11, 2006
More cases of mumps confirmed
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed two cases of mumps on Monday. There are now 28 total confirmed and probable cases of mumps in Douglas County.
April 10, 2006
MMR vaccine may not prevent mumps
Doctors have reported five more cases of the mumps on campus. KU student Lindsey White experienced swollen cheeks and a slight fever when she came down with the disease.
April 07, 2006
More mumps cases suspected in Douglas County
The Douglas County Health Department reported 10 more mumps cases Thursday, bringing the total of suspected cases in Douglas County to 21.
April 06, 2006
Mumps outbreak raises concerns
At a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Patricia Denning, Watkins chief of staff, said the best way to prevent mumps is to take precautions similar to preventing the flu or the common cold.
April 05, 2006
