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Berkeley Issues Health Advisory After Two Mumps Cases at Berkeley High

Health staff are monitoring exposed students through March 17.

Overview

  • Potential exposures occurred on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20, prompting a 25‑day symptom‑monitoring window that runs through about March 17.
  • City officials said there is no evidence of community spread or an outbreak.
  • The advisory directs clinicians to assess patients linked to the school for hallmark signs such as parotid swelling, fever, headache, and muscle aches.
  • Guidance applies regardless of vaccination status because breakthrough infections can occur.
  • Officials noted the timing of the two cases raises the possibility of on‑campus transmission from one individual to another.