Suspected mumps cases reported in Nairobi schools, parents urged to stay alert

Suspected mumps cases have been reported in several Nairobi schools, prompting advisories urging parents to monitor children for symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and painful swelling of salivary glands. Transmission risks are heightened in school settings due to saliva, respiratory droplets, sharing utensils, and overcrowded classrooms; experts stress hygiene, ventilation, and vaccination as key preventive … Continue reading Suspected mumps cases reported in Nairobi schools, parents urged to stay alert