Tag: Mumps
Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots
Health officials warn that separating the shots could delay vaccinations
CDC Advisers Limit MMRV Combo Vaccine, Delay Hepatitis B Vote
The panel’s vote sparked criticism from many pediatricians and health leaders
Parental Sociodemographics Linked to Child MMR Vaccine Uptake
MMR vaccination rates appear to be higher for children of parents who receive at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Waning Immunity Most Consistent With Recent Mumps Outbreaks
Estimated 32.8 percent of individuals lose vaccine-derived immunity by age 18 years in the United States
PRIORIX, M-M-R II Vaccines Interchangeable for MMR
Either PRIORIX or M-M-R II may be administered in any situation in which MMR vaccine is indicated
Almost One-Third of Mumps Cases in U.S. Occur in Children, Teens
Median of 87 percent of the pediatric patients each year had previously received one or more MMR vaccine dose
Many Cancer Patients Lack Immunity for Measles, Mumps
Overall seroprevalence of measles and mumps antibodies 0.75 and 0.62 for ambulatory cancer patients
2.3 Percent of Kindergarteners Not Up to Date With MMR in 2019-2020
2.5 percent of kindergartners had an exemption, but additional 2.3 percent were not up to date and had no exemption
Pandemic-Related MMR Vaccine Decline Persists
Authors say catch-up strategies are necessary to ensure young children receive preventive care
