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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Oakland County announces 1st case of mumps since 2022 as health officials urge vaccination
An adult in Oakland County has the mumps, county health officials said Friday. It's the first case of the virus since 2022 in Oakland County and the ninth case in Michigan this year. 'This case of mumps, coming just weeks after Oakland County's first measles case of the year, underscores the essential role of vaccination in protecting our communities,' said Kate Guzmán, Oakland County health officer, in a statement. 'The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine remains our best defense against measles, mumps and rubella, offering highly effective protection against these serious diseases and helping to prevent outbreaks.' Last month, Michigan's first measles case of 2025 was reported in an adult from Oakland County who recently returned from international travel, and likely exposed people in three instances from March 3-10 at a restaurant and hospital in Rochester, Guzman said. Mumps is a virus that spreads through direct contact with saliva or respiratory droplets from the mouth, nose or throat. Symptoms typically start 16-18 days after exposure to the virus. Some people with mumps have very mild cold-like symptoms, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The most common symptoms are: Fever Headache Muscle aches or pain Loss of appetite Fatigue Swelling on one or both sides of the face Jaw pain or swelling Pain or tenderness around the swelling Most people with mumps recover within two weeks, the CDC says, but serious complications can occur. Those complications can include: Hearing loss that can be temporary or permanent. Inflammation of the testicles, which can cause a decrease in testicular size known as testicular atrophy. Inflammation of the ovaries and/or breast tissue. Inflammation in the pancreas. Encephalitis, which is brain swelling that can lead to death or permanent disability. Meningitis, which is inflammation of the tissue covering the brain and spinal cord. Inflammation of the testicles could lead to temporary sterility or decrease fertility in men, but no studies have assessed if it results in permanent infertility. Oakland County health leaders said there were no known exposures to the infected person, but urged people to ensure they have protection from mumps with two doses of the MMR vaccine. More: Michigan's 1st 2025 measles case reported, likely exposing others at 2 Rochester locations Children should receive their first dose between the ages of 12 to 15 months old and a second dose at 4 to 6 years old, or at least four weeks after the first dose. If you do not have a record of receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine, or if you're unsure whether you have been vaccinated, or unsure whether you have had mumps in the past, they recommend talking with your health care provider about whether you ought to be vaccinated. More: Traveler with measles exposed others at Detroit Metro, Grand Rapids airports: What to know The MMR vaccine is available through Oakland County Health Division offices, some health care providers and pharmacies. Health Division offices are located at the following addresses: South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield. North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac. Health Division clinic hours are: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Contact Kristen Shamus: kshamus@ Subscribe to the Free Press. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Oakland County reports 1st case of mumps since 2022: Symptoms, vaccine
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Oakland County confirms first mumps case of 2025, Michigan's 9th case
Oakland County health officials reported the county's first confirmed case of mumps in 2025. The case has been identified in an adult resident. It's the ninth case in Michigan in 2025 and Oakland County's first case since 2022. Health officials say no close contacts or exposures have been identified in the case. "This case of mumps, coming just weeks after Oakland County's first measles case of the year , underscores the essential role of vaccination in protecting our communities," said Kate Guzmán, Oakland County health officer. "The MMR vaccine remains our best defense against measles, mumps and rubella, offering highly effective protection against these serious diseases and helping to prevent outbreaks." Mumps is a viral infection that affects the salivary glands and can spread through direct contact with respiratory droplets or saliva from the throat, nose and mouth. Symptoms typically appear 16 to 18 days after exposure. Symptoms include: The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is a two-dose series, and health officials say it is the most effective prevention against a mumps infection. Health officials recommend that children receive their first dose at 12 to 15 months and a second dose at 4 to 6 years old, or at least four weeks after the first dose. If you have not received a second dose or if you are unsure of your vaccination status, you're encouraged to contact your health care provider.
