Mumps reported at York County Prison, vaccinations given, state Department of Health says

Mumps, a viral infection for which there is no treatment, has been reported at the York County Prison within the last several weeks.

The prison's medical provider works with the Pennsylvania Department of Health in treating and managing illnesses, such as mumps, chicken pox and other infections, said Mark Walters, a spokesman for the County of York. 

A state Department of Health investigation started in the beginning of September, according to Brittany Lauffer, a spokeswoman for the agency.

The last case that was investigated was in early October, she said in an email. No additional cases have been reported since then.

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The prison vaccinated exposed contacts in the beginning of October, she said.

The assistance from the state should end in about two weeks, Walters said.

Symptoms of the virus include swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands, fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite, according to the state Department of Health.

It can cause complications, including deafness and meningitis.

People who have not been vaccinated at all or not been fully immunized against mumps are most at risk of contracting the illness, according to the state Department of Health.