Auburn School District have notified staff and families that confirmed cases of mumps were identified Tuesday at Pioneer Elementary, Olympic Middle School, Auburn High School and West Auburn High School.

The school district, under the guidance of Public Health – Seattle & King County, provided notifications to families as quickly as possible once confirmed cases of mumps were identified in the district.

The health department advises that there may be cases unrecognized in other schools in King County, as well as in the community in general, and all families need to take precautions:

• Please do not have your child attend school when sick with mumps symptoms (fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite, and swollen cheeks or jaw);

• see a health care provider if those symptoms develop, and

• be up-to-date on Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

“We strive to provide timely and accurate information to our families,” the school district said. “Please be aware our schools are taking universal precautions to support your child’s healthy classrooms. We will continue to keep you informed as Public Health – Seattle & King County continues to keep us updated. Thank you for supporting our school community.”

If families have any questions or concerns about a child’s health, they are urged to contact their health care providers.