November 7, 2013
Dear BCE Families,
This is a precautionary letter in regards to a possible exposure of mumps at Boulder Creek Elementary School. At this time there is a tentative diagnosis of mumps for a fourth grade student, but this diagnosis cannot be confirmed until early next week when blood test results come in. As soon as we get official notification we will communicate this information to our families. In the meantime, we feel it is important to make you aware of the possible exposure.
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY
P.O. BOX 962, 1080 EMELINE AVENUE SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061-0962
(831) 454-4114 FAX: (831) 454-5049
TDD: (831) 454-4123
November 7, 2013
EXPOSURE NOTICE
Communicable Disease Incident: Exposure to Possible Mumps (Infectious parotitis)
Investigation Initiated: 11/06/13
Principal Public Health Nurse: Naomi Lobell, PHN II, Disease Control Unit, (831) 454-4114
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The Public Health Department was notified of a fourth grade student at Boulder Creek Elementary School with a possible case of mumps.
Exposed individuals who become ill may develop symptoms from 11/17/13 through 11/30/2013.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Ø Observe your child for signs and symptoms of mumps, described below.
Ø If your child develops symptoms of mumps, keep him/her home. Notify your doctor and describe what's going on. Don't take your child to the office without informing them of possible mumps exposure.
Ø If your child is not fully immunized with 2 doses of MMR:
o and has received one (1) dose of MMR, a second dose should be administered as soon as possible
o and has not received any doses of MMR, they should receive the first dose as soon as possible
INFORMATION
Ø Mumps is a contagious viral illness spread by respiratory droplets, i.e. coughing, sneezing, nasal secretions, saliva. If exposed to mumps, you may become ill 12-25 days later. If you become ill, you may spread the disease two days before developing symptoms and up to five days after.
Ø Mumps is usually a mild disease. Symptoms may begin with a low-grade fever, mild runny nose, cough and body aches. These symptoms may be followed by swollen neck glands, or parotitis. Occasionally mumps may cause serious complications. The most common complication is inflammation of the testicles in males who have reached puberty; rarely does this cause infertility. Rarely may it cause encephalitis / meningitis.
Ø If an outbreak of mumps occurs in a school setting, a student who is not fully immunized may be excluded from attending.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY LINK
Please click on the following link to view a variety of opportunities for your child(ren) that are offered throughout the valley and Santa Cruz areas by various organizations, such as Boy/Girl Scouts, Sports, Arts-Drama-Theater, Local Events, Community Service, Quest/YMCA (before/after-schoolchild care), etc. Link here:
This link is provided as a courtesy for parents / students, by the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, to receive information of current local events / opportunities. The San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations or events that are located here.
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