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Could a child who has had the mmr vaccination still get the mumps?

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Yes: Yes, but it is less likely.

Answered 4/9/2014

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Mumps after MMR: Probably only happens if the vaccine didn't "take". That means the vaccine is a weak virus that may not have survived until it was injected due to vaccine handling or host (patient) factors.

Answered 4/9/2016

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