The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has seen a significant increase in mumps cases related to two recent outbreaks.
At least 30 cases have been identified mainly among attendees of a wedding in Northeast Nebraska. Mumps is a highly contagious disease that spreads through coughing, sneezing, and sharing saliva, according to Dr. Tom Safranek with the DHHS.
Mumps causes swelling of glands in the face and neck along with earache, jaw pain, testicular pain, fever, fatigue, and muscle aches, according to the report.
People with symptoms are urged to contact their doctor and avoid public areas.