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Can you catch mumps if you have been fully vaccinated? what is the likely hood?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes, it depends: The mumps vaccine isn't all that effective; after a single dose about 75% of people are protected; after a second dose about 85% are protected. But this does not mean there is a 15% chance of getting mumps as one first has to be exposed which is unlikely. But even if one gets mumps it's generally a mild, benign self-limited illness. Women who have had mumps have a lower risk of ovarian cancer!

Answered 11/29/2017

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Dr. answered

Mumps : Mumps vaccine gives 75-85 % protection . So theoretically there is chance of catching mumps infection.

Answered 11/29/2017

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