Mumps Outbreaks

May 18, 2006 MMWR Dispatch update
CDC and state and local health departments continue to investigate an outbreak of mumps that began in Iowa in December 2005 (1) and involved at least 10 additional states as of May 2, 2006. This report summarizes preliminary data reported to CDC from these 11 states and provides recommendations to prevent and control mumps during an outbreak.

The CDC Web site provides a collection of resources for healthcare professionals regarding the recent multistate mumps outbreak. The CDC has also released clinical guidance for the control and elimination of mumps.