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Syracuse University offers mumps vaccine
by Josh Holfoth
SYRACUSE, N.Y.– Syracuse University is offering a boost in the m-m-r vaccine, as the number of mumps cases continues to grow. 4,000 more vaccines for mumps are being made available to students, after 27 confirmed cases of the mumps on the Syracuse campus.
Onondaga county health commissioner, Dr. Indu Gupta says that the outbreak is still spreading, as 2 other confirmed cases of the mumps have popped up in Onondaga County but the outbreak is mainly on the university campus. The vaccine is expected to help contain and eliminate the outbreak but officials that it is not a replacement for the everyday precautions people should take to avoid the disease.
Mumps is contagious and spreads through saliva and respiratory secretions, so people are urged to avoid sharing drinks or utensils and mouth to mouth contact. SUNY Oswego had a case of the mumps in September of last year but it did not lead to level of outbreak that Syracuse University is experiencing now.
Vaccines will be free for Syracuse students and the University is holding a 2 day vaccination event on Thursday and Friday this week.
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Oswego Completes the Sweep
By Jake Vanderbroek
The Oswego State men’s baseball team defeated New Paltz last Saturday by a score of 6-4. Brian Nolan tossed six scoreless innings with four strikeouts. Matt Bowman went an inning and a third to pick up his second save of the season. At the dish, Eli Holton went 2-for-3 including a triple in the first inning that drove in two. The Lakers return to the diamond on Wednesday as they host St. Lawrence. First pitch is scheduled for 4 pm.
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Green Beer Sunday
Reported by: Conor Halton
