Mumps Outbreak

• Here are all the germs your kids may be spreading while playing sports

  They’re swapping equipment, sharing water bottles and throwing sweat-drenched towels to each other – while kids love organized sports, germs can spread quickly through a team.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2017
  
• B.C. mumps outbreak a problem for young adults

  Vancouver Coastal Health is warning teens and young adults to ensure they are protected against the mumps as cases of the viral illness continue to swell.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2017
  
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• Who’s really to blame for Canada’s falling vaccination rates? It’s not just anti-vaxxers, report says

  A new report by C.D. Howe Institute says "fence-sitting" parents are the ones public health officials should be watching out for.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2017
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• 34 confirmed mumps cases in Saskatchewan

  There have been 34 confirmed mumps cases in Saskatchewan so far in 2017, causing concern for health officials.

  Health

  Apr 27, 2017
• Mumps outbreak declared in Edmonton area

  With 24 confirmed cases of mumps in the Edmonton area this year, Alberta Health Services is expanding its mumps outbreak to include the Capital Region.

  Canada

  Mar 28, 2017
• 2 new cases of mumps at Ryerson University, 48 cases in Toronto now

  Toronto Public Health has confirmed there are two new cases of mumps at Ryerson University amid an outbreak of the viral infection in the city.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2017
• Calgary Flame Micheal Ferland under observation for mumps, will not play against Kings

  A few hours ahead of the Calgary Flames tilt against the Los Angeles Kings at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the Flames organization tweeted that winger Micheal Ferland is under observation for the mumps and will not play Sunday night.

  Sports

  Mar 19, 2017
• Two mumps cases confirmed in Saskatchewan; one more under investigation

  Saskatchewan is confirming it has two cases of mumps this year and one further expected cases are under investigation.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2017
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• 3 additional cases of mumps in Toronto, 1 new case at TDSB elementary school

  The Toronto District School Board says there’s a new case of mumps at another elementary school, bringing the total of students who have the viral infection up to four.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2017
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• 2 additional cases of mumps confirmed at TDSB schools, 28 total cases in Toronto

  A day after officials confirmed a case of mumps at a Toronto District School Board high school, officials say two other students have contracted the viral infection.

  Education

  Mar 7, 2017