Choosing not to vaccinate a child has deadly consequences for the family making the decision and the population. With recent preventable outbreaks, it is imperative to public safety for the U.S. to make vaccinations mandatory for all individuals.In 2018,...
The number of reported cases of mumps at NIU has increased to 10, according to an email from DeKalb County Health Department and NIU officials.The group of people who have tested positive for the disease has been contained to an area on campus and will...
The DeKalb County Health Department has confirmed an NIU student has tested positive for mumps. Mumps is an acute infectious viral disease that can cause swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands in the cheeks and jaw, according to the Illinois...
