Weslaco ISD confirms a case of mumps

WESLACO, Texas – Today, Weslaco, DSI, has met with Hidalgo County's Department of Health and Social Services to investigate a case of mumps in the school district. The Health and Social Services Department of Hidalgo County and Weslaco ISD confirm an mumps case identified by an individual from East Weslaco High School. Due to HIPPA laws that protect the privacy of patients, we can not provide any additional information about the individual. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that this person had limited exposure to others.

Weslaco ISD follows all the protocols of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Texas Health Services, investigating this case and limiting the others to an exposure. We work closely with Hidalgo County's Health and Social Services Department to ensure that, if a person has signs and symptoms of mumps, they follow up with a family. doctor for an evaluation. To ensure the safety of students and staff, communication will be established with anyone who may have been in contact with this person and we will continue our investigation in accordance with the protocols of the CDC and the Department of Health Services. State of Texas.

Hidalgo County and Weslaco ISD have a high vaccination rate and there are no other cases of mumps at the WISD to report. The health department of Hidalgo County said recent cases of mumps in the county had no connection with the current immigration situation at the border.

More information here: https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/index.html