03-04-2018 04:01 via baltimore.cbslocal.com

Health Officials Urging Vaccination After Mumps Outbreak In Delaware

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Though generally considered a disease of the past, it turns out cases of mumps are actually on the rise — and a recent outbreak of the virus is occurring not far from Maryland.
Delaware health officials are investigating 11 cases of the mumps possibly linked to two separate dance festivals held at the same venue. Researchers are finding even if you’ve been vaccinated for the mumps, you could still end up catching the virus.
“It’s a lousy disea
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