Quincy Herald Whig http://qui.live.mediaspanonlinen.com/rss/ Quincy Herald Whig en-us Adams County officials act to prevent spread after case of mumps reported Public health officials reported today that a mumps case has been confirmed in Adams County. Adams County Health Department officials say there is no cause for concern for the general population. Staff members have contacted potential exposed persons to provide recommendations regarding disease prevention. "We feel like we're taking all the action needed to prevent the spread," said Julie Shepard, director of health promotion at the Health Department. Shepard said the Health Department received the report on Wednesday and immediately contacted those who may have been exposed. She said she could not disclose how many people were contacted. http://qui.live.mediaspanonline.com/new_story/mumps-case---THUR