Nolte remembers last year's mumps outbreak at Temple University, and treated one of the cases. "Though if you get it when you're vaccinated it tends to be less of a severe illness." Charles Nolte, Chairman of Emergency Medicine at Virtua Health in Voorhees. "The vaccine's only about 80-85% effective in completely preventing the virus," said Dr. Parents were provided a letter and robocall of signs, symptoms, preventative measures, and who to contact with further questions."īecause most people have been vaccinated against mumps, doctors say cases are rare - but not unheard of. Scott Rocco said, " The Hamilton Township School District is working in conjunction with the Hamilton Township Health Department to address a report of one case of mumps. In a statement sent to Action News, Hamilton Township Schools Superintendent Dr.
Hamilton Township school district officials confirm a student at Albert Grice Middle School has been diagnosed with mumps.Ī letter was sent to families Wednesday, advising students to avoid sharing food, drinks and utensils, and to wash hands often.
State health department officials say this is the second case of mumps reported so far this year. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - A case of mumps has been reported at a Hamilton Township Middle School in Mercer County, New Jersey. A case of mumps has been reported at a Hamilton Township Middle School in Mercer County, New Jersey.
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