The predominant mumps virus genotype detected was genotype G, which has shown little genetic diversity, suggesting that it may be evolving towards a form that can evade vaccine-induced immunity.

The mumps virus belongs to a family called paramyxoviruses that are a common source of infections in children – another in this family is measles. It starts in your nose, mouth and throat and ...

A highly contagious virus has sparked concern as Toronto Public Health (TPH) investigates a recent case of measles linked to ...

Rusk County Public Health has received notification of a confirmed case of mumps in Rusk County.

The MMR vaccine is a powerful tool to prevent three highly contagious viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Thanks to the MMR vaccine, introduced in 1963, these serious ...

Parents at Paris District High School are asked to check immunization records and watch for symptoms of mumps after a confirmed case of the rare virus. Students at the school on Jan. 6 and 7 “may have ...

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may ...

Joint statement from Albemarle Regional Health Services and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Due to the access to the MMR vaccine ...

School leaders say a student at River Road Middle School has the mumps. Local immunologists say they wouldn't be surprised to see more cases.

The district has reported more mumps cases with at least five school students at Eramalloor and four students at Punnapra testing positive for the disease.

Measles is surging and vaccine hesitancy is up. In his book "Booster Shots," Dr Adam Ratner explains why measles is back and how we can control this deadly infectious killer.