Posting here for traffic.
I heard on the news this morning that the number of people catching mumps (along with measles) is on the increase. I'm a bit anxious as I'm certain that I didn't have mumps as a child (thanks to an overprotective DM who was paranoid about me catching the usual childhood illness). I have had chicken pox,and was vaccinated as a baby against measles,and as a teenager against rubella (German measles). I'm 55 now,and wondered if it was possible to get vaccinated against mumps now? I have quite a few other health problems (as a result of which I am disabled) and have a weakened immune system. I'm worried that I would inevitably catch it if I came into contact with it. Anyone else out there who didn't have it as a child? I seem to be in the minority!