University of Iowa students streamed through the Memorial Union this week to receive another round of the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. State Medical Director Patricia Quinlisk says an outbreak of mumps has affected the Iowa City campus since August and it’s important to keep it from spreading any further….
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The mumps outbreak on the UI campus has affected more than 100 people. Quinlisk says while most people under age 25 recover after a few days, the virus can have life changing consequences for some…
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The virus can also impact nerves in the brain and lead to hearing loss. The MMR shots are being provided to students free of charge. Other MMR clinics are scheduled around the campus through next Tuesday.