BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — New York state health officials are investigating a possible mumps outbreak at SUNY Buffalo.
The state Department of Health says the university has identified two probable and four suspected cases of mumps among its students.
Students are on spring break until March 21. SUNY Buffalo is reviewing immunization records to identify students who may need to either be vaccinated or excluded from school when classes resume.
Mumps is a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, headache and swelling of the salivary glands.
While the mumps vaccine is not 100 percent effective, two doses of the vaccine provide the best protection against mumps.
