I live in Iowa and it's a pretty big deal--they are doing a free MMR shot clinic for 18-22 year-olds who haven't had it or the actual mumps. One of the issues though is some people who have had the vac. are still getting sick. I think it's supposed to be a slightly different strain. It also sounds like it started on one of the campuses (at least in Dubuque where I live). With the college kids mere weeks from heading home, hopefully it won't become more widespread than it already is. You can't pick up the paper or turn on local news without hearing about it.