Five confirmed cases of mumps have been reported at IU-Bloomington and IU-Purdue University Indianapolis campuses, according to an IU press release.
Four confirmed cases have been reported at IUB, two of which were reported in a release last week.
The cases were reported several weeks apart with no identifiable connection.
A single case has been confirmed at IUPUI.
The University is working with the Indiana State Department of Health, the Monroe County Health Department and the Marion County Health Department to identify and notify anyone who may have been in close contact with the reported case, according to the release.
Friday, nine confirmed cases were announced as being reported at Butler University, with an initial three cases reported last week, said Marc Allan, Butler associate director of public relations.
Some IUB students received emails this week with advice signs of symptoms and what to do if exposed to the disease.
Sophomore Nick Lykoudis said he was not worried by mumps until receiving an email.
“Originally I wasn’t until I heard someone in my class had it,’” Lykoudis said. “This inspired me to research when I get home what mumps is because I don’t even know what it is.”
IU is advising University members to check vaccination records, especially for the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella.
According to the release, additional recommendations may be made.
The University is advising anyone at IUB showing symptoms to stay home and immediately call the IU Health Center at 812-855-5002 during office hours or 812-330-3790 after hours.
Carley Lanich
