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Can you tell me exactly when is it safe to be around people after having mumps?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Contagious: You are the most contagious within the first 5 days of symptom onset.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 4/19/2013

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