Friday, 23 March 2018

PRO/EDR> Mumps update (02): USA (VA,DE) resurgence

Mumps -- United States
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A resurgence of mumps in the US among vaccinated young adults appears to be due to waning of vaccine-induced immunity, according to a recent analysis. Researchers found vaccine-derived immune protection against mumps lasts about 27 years after the last dose. The findings suggest that, in addition to the currently recommended 2 doses of mumps vaccine in childhood, a 3rd dose at age 18 may help sustain protection among adults. The study [was] published 21 Mar 2018, in Science

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?5704564&promed&0

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