Nearly 200 people at immigration detention facilities across Texas have contracted mumps since October, officials say
The 186 patients range from 13 to 66 years old, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday. Most of the cases were among detainees, though five workers also contracted the virus. The state health department does not believe that it has spread into the community.Mumps is a contagious virus that is typically spread through saliva and mucus. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, loss of appetite and puffiness around the cheeks and jaw from swollen salivary glands.
All detainees receive medical, mental health and dental screenings within 12 hours of their arrival at detention facilities, per ICE policy. Minors receive vaccinations in line with US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.ICE"asks these folks about vaccination, but many of them don't have any clue ... or have no paperwork," Persse said."Some of them have never seen a doctor in their entire life.
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