Mumps case confirmed in Anchorage

An adult in Anchorage has laboratory-confirmed mumps, according to the Department of Health and Social Services.
Authorities say the patient had not recently traveled but had played host to a relative from abroad that may have been the source of the infection.
The patient reportedly had received one mumps vaccination in the past.
DHSS is encouraging medical personnel to be alert to possible mumps cases, and they’re urging residents to review their vaccination history and verify all va