{"id":7235,"date":"2017-04-06T08:57:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T08:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=7235"},"modified":"2023-05-30T16:35:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T16:35:01","slug":"mumps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/safety\/are-you-ready\/mumps","title":{"rendered":"Mumps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mumps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/getattachment\/safety\/are-you-ready\/mumps\/iStock-500367888.jpg\" alt=\"person washing their hands\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Washington State is experiencing an outbreak of mumps, which is an illness caused by a virus that can cause fever, headache, and swelling of the cheeks and jaw. In rare cases, mumps can lead to more serious complications that may require hospitalization. Up to 30% of people with mumps infection will have no symptoms. There are &nbsp;known cases of mumps on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect yourselves and others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash your hands often! &nbsp;Especially after eating and after coming into contact with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not share cups plates, utensils and personal items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe off computers, cellphones and any shared items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your medical provider if you haven&#8217;t had two doses of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mumps\/vaccination.html\">mumps vaccine.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay home if you get sick<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Call your medical provider immediately if you think you have mumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t go to school, work or social events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrange for food deliveyr to avoid spending time in common areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay home until five days after your cheeks or jaw start to swell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Washington Provost Gerald Baldasty has asked faculty to make accommodations for students who are ill with mumps, which can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 allowing students who are ill not to attend class;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 allowing students who are ill to re-schedule an exam for an alternate date;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 allowing students who are ill to take an exam from a remote location; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 other mechanisms for students to complete course requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All UW Bothell students are required to be immunized against Mumps and Measles and&nbsp;is typically administered through two doses of the MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella). This was verified during students&#8217; first quarter by the Immunity Verification Program found here;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/wellbeing.uw.edu\/medical\/immunizations\/immunization-requirement\/\">https:\/\/wellbeing.uw.edu\/medical\/immunizations\/immunization-requirement\/<\/a>. If you are not sure you have been immunized, please consult your healthcare provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a student who has mumps or suspect you have mumps, please stay home. Faculty have been asked to consider accommodations for students who are ill with mumps, which can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 allowing students who are ill not to attend class;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 allowing students who are ill to re-schedule an exam for an alternate date;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 allowing students who are ill to take an exam from a remote location; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 other mechanisms for students to complete course requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumps Washington State is experiencing an outbreak of mumps, which is an illness caused by a virus that can cause fever, headache, and swelling of the cheeks and jaw. In rare cases, mumps can lead to more serious complications that may require hospitalization. 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