Re: MUMPS IN IOWA???

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Hi

I sent a link from ABC News regarding the mumps outbreak. Looks like its

mostly effecting college students. They called it a mild viral infection. We

were just in Iowa with Dr. Ponseti and so your email concerned me, that's why

I found this link.

HTH,

and Mallory (rcf-11/21/05-PM's 22/7)

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I heard about it when I was there but I didn't see any signs of " epidemic " , if

that makes sense. Speculation is that it's a new variety from over seas. I

wouldn't cancel my appt. though, you won't be in the 'sick' part of any clinic.

s.

MUMPS IN IOWA???

Hi,

It has been quite a while since I have posted, but I read the messages

whenever I can. We are supposed to go to Iowa for a check up with Dr.

P. on April 21st. Last night my mom told me about some big mumps

breakout in Iowa. It is air borne and it is spreading to mainly young

adults. They have already reported over 600 cases in the state. Has

anyone heard of this! I am very paranoid about this and just wondered

if it was a reason to cancell my daughter's appt.

If anyone has been there recently, is it as bad as it sounds?

Thanks,

Claire 02-16-94 (atypical bl cf)

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Hi I live in Iowa and so far no body I know or my kids know have4 gotten it. I

would not cancel your appoitment with Dr. Ponseti you never know when you'll get

another appoitment. He's one very busy doctor! lol. I wouldn't worry too much.

Well hope this helps make you feel better!

mom to son Phoenix

number23 wrote: I heard about it when I was there but

I didn't see any signs of " epidemic " , if that makes sense. Speculation is that

it's a new variety from over seas. I wouldn't cancel my appt. though, you

won't be in the 'sick' part of any clinic.

s.

MUMPS IN IOWA???

Hi,

It has been quite a while since I have posted, but I read the messages

whenever I can. We are supposed to go to Iowa for a check up with Dr.

P. on April 21st. Last night my mom told me about some big mumps

breakout in Iowa. It is air borne and it is spreading to mainly young

adults. They have already reported over 600 cases in the state. Has

anyone heard of this! I am very paranoid about this and just wondered

if it was a reason to cancell my daughter's appt.

If anyone has been there recently, is it as bad as it sounds?

Thanks,

Claire 02-16-94 (atypical bl cf)

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We also live in Iowa. My BIL actually goes to one of the schools with alot of

outbreaks in Dubuque IA and still nobody we know has it. They are saying alot

of dorm students are getting it from living in close quaters.

Tabitha

Hopes wrote:

Hi I live in Iowa and so far no body I know or my kids know have4 gotten it. I

would not cancel your appoitment with Dr. Ponseti you never know when you'll get

another appoitment. He's one very busy doctor! lol. I wouldn't worry too much.

Well hope this helps make you feel better!

mom to son Phoenix

number23 wrote: I heard about it when I was there but

I didn't see any signs of " epidemic " , if that makes sense. Speculation is that

it's a new variety from over seas. I wouldn't cancel my appt. though, you

won't be in the 'sick' part of any clinic.

s.

MUMPS IN IOWA???

Hi,

It has been quite a while since I have posted, but I read the messages

whenever I can. We are supposed to go to Iowa for a check up with Dr.

P. on April 21st. Last night my mom told me about some big mumps

breakout in Iowa. It is air borne and it is spreading to mainly young

adults. They have already reported over 600 cases in the state. Has

anyone heard of this! I am very paranoid about this and just wondered

if it was a reason to cancell my daughter's appt.

If anyone has been there recently, is it as bad as it sounds?

Thanks,

Claire 02-16-94 (atypical bl cf)