Tufts University said several of its students have been diagnosed with mumps. Nine students have been diagnosed, according to the university newspaper Tufts Daily. University health officials have informed students, faculty and staff of the Somerville/Medford campus and are encouraging students to take precautionary measures and to be evaluated by the university’s Health Service if they believe they might have symptoms. The university said it's working with municipal and state health officials and will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Tufts University said several of its students have been diagnosed with mumps.

Nine students have been diagnosed, according to the university newspaper Tufts Daily.


University health officials have informed students, faculty and staff of the Somerville/Medford campus and are encouraging students to take precautionary measures and to be evaluated by the university’s Health Service if they believe they might have symptoms.

The university said it's working with municipal and state health officials and will continue to closely monitor the situation.