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05/11/2014
HSE Issue Warning After Mumps Cases Increase
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has reported the number of confirmed cases of mumps has doubled, compared to the same time last year.
To date, more than 400 people have been diagnosed with the contagious airborne disease; this is compared to 183 cases for all of 2013.
It is understood that the majority of cases this year have affected teenagers and young adults.
The HSE has issued alerts to colleges and universities and urged students to be vaccinated.
(MH/JP)
To date, more than 400 people have been diagnosed with the contagious airborne disease; this is compared to 183 cases for all of 2013.
It is understood that the majority of cases this year have affected teenagers and young adults.
The HSE has issued alerts to colleges and universities and urged students to be vaccinated.
(MH/JP)
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