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My 5 week old baby has been in contact with mumps 5 days ago. should we be concerned?

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Maybe/not: If the mother had mumps or was vaccinated the baby is likely transiently immune due to maternal antibodies.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 10/18/2019

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