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Mumps & MMR

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TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 15/07/2013 15:17

Quick one for HCPs to answer as I can't find on NHS / Google.

There seems to be an outbreak of mumps in DS's nursery. He has had both MMR doses. How likely is he to get it? I know the answer is 'not very' but if anyone has any stats about immunity after two doses that would reassure me.

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ilovepowerhoop · 15/07/2013 16:10

all I can find is this; Between 5 and 10% of children are not fully immune after the first dose. The booster gives increased protection, with less than 1% of children remaining at risk after having it.

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TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 15/07/2013 17:29

Thanks so much ilovepowerhoop - hopefully he is not in that sub-1% - he seems well so far.

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gamerchick · 15/07/2013 17:32

God I remember mumps as a kid.. Very vividly.

Fingers crossed.

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TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 15/07/2013 20:45

Thank you gamerchick

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bumbleymummy · 16/07/2013 21:16

From the NHS website

Protection against mumps after two doses of MMR is a little lower (90-95%) and appears to gradually decline.

WouldBeHarrietVane · 16/07/2013 21:19

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