What Is the Mumps?
7. Prevention
As mentioned, a vaccine is available that will help to keep people safe from the mumps. The vaccine is usually given to children in two separate doses. It is given once when they are between 12 and 15 months old. Another is given when they are between the ages of 4 and 6 years old. People that are travelling, or are living where there’s an outbreak, may be advised to get a third jab.
Not all people are able to have the vaccine, and some may need to delay a vaccine due to certain medical conditions. Your doctor will be able to advise on whether or not somebody should be given the vaccine. Those that can’t have it are usually kept relatively safe thanks to herd immunity anyway.
Advertisement
