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What conditions are needed for mumps to grow and reproduce?
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Exposure, no shots: A virus that is in saliva, spread by air or touching. It is included in the MMR immunization given at 1 and 4 years old to most children. If you are exposed, it still is time to get the shot.
Answered 12/15/2014
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Mumps : Mumps is viral infection. It spreads through contact , sneezing , coughing. Etc . People who are not immunised catch the infection.
Answered 11/28/2017
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