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Vaccination for mumps is typically administered as part of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. The first dose is usually given between 12 to 15 months of age, with a second dose recommended between 4 to 6 years of age. It's important to follow local health guidelines, as vaccination schedules may vary by country.
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How do you use mumps in a sentence?
"Jack caught mumps at the age of 3 and was in hospital for a long time." "It is important for all children to be vaccinated against mumps." "Josie is immune to mumps."
Why can a student vaccinated against mumps still be infected by the pathogens that cause other diseases such as a chickenpox?
If a student is vaccinated against mumps, then he will not get mumps. He is susceptible for all other virus infections. Suppose you vaccinate a student for Flu. Still he can get the infection from other strains of the Flu. So immunity is very specific for perticular virus and strain of virus.
Can you get Mumps?
It is a virus. Generally, you'd get it from someone else who has it. If you're in the USA, you probably were vaccinated for it and hopefully you won't get it.
How can people become resistant to measles or mumps?
They either are vaccinated against those diseases, or they have them and build a natural immunity.
What problems currently exist with treatment strategies with the mumps?
One of the most important ones is the fact that people will not get vaccinated.
Why can someone that's vaccinated against mumps still be infected by chickenpox?
The vaccine that is for mumps is not for any other pathogen. The vaccine is said to be specific. It can be said that the vaccine is like a pair of shoes that fits only you and not your father.
Why a student vaccinated against mumps can still be infected by the pathogens that cause other diseases?
The vaccine that is for mumps is not for any other pathogen. The vaccine is said to be specific. It can be said that the vaccine is like a pair of shoes that fits only you and not your father.
Are mumps caused by bacteria or virus?
Mumps is a virus, that is why you should have received a vaccine for this as a child. You certainly received one if you attended public school in the United States because it is a requirement for all children to be vaccinated before being enrolled.
What are the chances of catching mumps even if you have been vaccinated?
It's not likely to get mumps after being immunized. However, you and your twin were likely immunized at the same time, and it's possible that whatever mechanism allowed him to get mumps in spite of immunization could also affect you. Ask your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Are there mumps only vaccines?
Although most people who were vacinnated with MMR to prevent mumps are fully protected, a small percentage of people have had mumps after a previous MMR vaccination. Within the last 10 years, several news articles discussed that older perople who had been vaccinated in the 1950s-60s may not have gotten proper boosters or the boosters may fail, so there was some discussion about whether older adults should be re-vaccinated. However, I never heard any follow-up on that news story. You should consult your family physician for any questions about what vaccinations children or adults should have.
Why is young adult being sick with mumps?
Young adults can contract mumps, especially if they were not vaccinated or did not receive all required doses of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) during childhood. Mumps is a viral infection characterized by swelling of the salivary glands and can lead to complications such as orchitis, meningitis, and hearing loss. Outbreaks can occur in close-knit communities or among unvaccinated populations. Additionally, immunity from childhood vaccinations can wane over time, leaving some young adults susceptible to the virus.
What are some of the recommend vaccines in Canada?
Some of the recommended vaccines for Canada are hepatitis B vaccines for both adults and children. One should also be vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.
