Franklin County, Ohio is currently grappling with what is now being considered a community-wide outbreak of mumps.
The outbreak was first linked to Ohio State University’s campus.
Reports say that 63 people have been infected in the county where the campus is located. Forty-five people affiliated with Ohio State University have developed mumps as of March 24.
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Outbreaks affiliated with the campus have been occurring since mid-February.
Four of those infected have been hospitalized.
If you have not been vaccinated against the mumps, it is vital that you do so as soon as possible.
-Erika Benton-Martin (@leftcoast_rika)
