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| UL Lafayette Mumps Information |
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| October 26, 2010, 4:00 pm |
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| The University continues to monitor the confirmed case of Mumps in one
of its students. Working with the DHH Office of Public Health, all close
contacts associated with the confirmed case have been identified and are
being screened at this time. No new cases of Mumps have been identified.
The University wishes to encourage its students and employees to monitor
their own health, paying close attention to the symptoms of Mumps, which
are: |
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Fever
Headaches
Body aches
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Swollen or tender salivary glands under the ears, jaw, or on either
side of the face
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| Remember that these symptoms may not manifest themselves for up to 25
days after any exposure. Students and employees are also encouraged to
consult their vaccination records, and if necessary, obtain the Measles,
Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination from the Office of Public Health. |
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| For more information, visit www.safety.louisiana.edu. |
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| No further updates regarding this incident are planned unless additional
cases have been confirmed. |
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| General Information and Factsheet
about Mumps |
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| Frequently Asked Questions Regarding
Mumps |
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