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Mumps cases on the rise in California
Health officials in California are reporting a rise in mumps cases across the state. The illness, a contagious viral infection that causes swollen salivary glands, has been increasingly detected in recent weeks. Officials are urging residents to check their vaccination records and watch for symptoms such as fever, headache and jaw swelling. Public health teams are monitoring the spread and reminding people that the MMR vaccine remains the best protection against outbreaks.
Why now: An increase in mumps cases has raised public health concern among California residents.
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- Mumps cases on the rise in California · Spectrum News
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