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Measles, mumps and rubella vaccines
The Hawaii Department of Health said a case of mumps has been confirmed in an individual on the Hawaiian Islands.
Health officials said on Monday that the case was community-acquired and not travel-related, suggesting that the pandemic could currently be circulating on the island.
Officials are working with the individual’s family, health care providers and Hawaii County officials to identify close contacts and prevent further spread. Officials did not specify whether the individuals were adults or children due to privacy concerns.
Additionally, health officials want the public to know to attend the event at Harold H. Higashihara Park in Kailua-Kona on Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Anyone who attended this event is asked to contact Door and monitor their symptoms until October 20. Anyone who develops symptoms should isolate for five days after symptoms begin and avoid contact with other people, especially infants, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
People who suspect they have mumps should call ahead before visiting a clinic or hospital to avoid exposing others.
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mumps It is a contagious viral disease caused by coughing, sneezing, talking, or sharing objects such as cups or eating utensils.
Symptoms, which typically appear 12 to 25 days after exposure, include swollen and painful salivary glands, leading to puffy cheeks or tender chin. having fever; headache; myalgia; tired; Loss of appetite.
DOH does not have a specific treatment for parotids, and treatment focuses on rest, fluid and fever control.
Most people who get sick make a full recovery, but it can cause serious illness in some people, including damage to the testes or ovaries, pancreatitis, encephalitis, meningitis and hearing loss, Doh said.
“Mumps is preventable by vaccination, but even a single case is an example of how easily the virus spreads,” said Dr. Sarah Kemble, state epidemiologist. We recommend getting the mumps, rubella) vaccine to make sure you are fully protected.”
All children must receive two doses of the MMR vaccine by age 6, and adults born in 1957 or later must have documentation of immunization or a blood test showing immunity. Certain adults at high risk of exposure may require additional MMR doses.
Hawaii experienced a significant mumps outbreak from March 2017 to October 2018, with 1,009 cases confirmed statewide. Most cases have been on Oahu, but there have also been cases in Kauai, Maui and Hawaii counties.
