Glasgow | 17 Feb 2012
Since 7 February 2012, Glasgow University Medical Centre has seen 26 cases of mumps in students attending Glasgow University. The students are between 18 and 22 years of old, both male and female, attend different courses and stay in different places.
Glasgow University has asked all students to contact their GP for MMR vaccine if they have not already had two doses.
MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella and is usually given at the ages of 13/14 months and around four years. Those who have missed doses of vaccine should get MMR vaccine from their GP.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde has contacted all universities and colleges within its area to advise of the outbreak at Glasgow University and urge a reminder to all students in all institutions to obtain vaccine from their GP if they are under-immunised.
