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Hawaii Reports First Mumps Case of 2023
10/7/2025
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Story summary
- Hawaii Department of Health confirmed a community-acquired mumps case on Hawaii Island, the first this year.
- The individual attended an event at Harold H. Higashihara Park on September 25.
- Officials urge attendees to monitor for symptoms through October 20 and seek care if needed.
- There’s no specific treatment; Hawaii previously faced a 2017–2018 mumps outbreak with over 1,000 cases.
