Why is this procedure done?
You can pass a mumps infection from one person to another with close contact. You can spread it by sneezing or coughing. Getting a vaccine is a way to stop the spread of this infection. Vaccine for mumps is included in the shot for measles, rubella, or varicella. Your child needs two doses of this vaccine. The first dose should be when your child is 12 to 15 months old. The second dose should be when your child is 4 to 6 years old. Get this shot now if you did not have it as a child. ‚
What will the results be?
The shots will protect you from mumps. ‚
What happens before the procedure?
Your doctor will take your history. Do not get this shot if you: ‚
- Are allergic to the vaccines
- Are pregnant
- Have HIV/AIDS or a low immune system
- Have cancer
- Have low blood counts
What happens during the procedure?
The staff will clean your skin area with an alcohol wipe. The staff will give you a shot to inject the drug. You will feel a pinch to your skin when the needle goes into your skin. The staff will inject the drug into your muscle and then take out the needle. A bandage will cover the site. ‚
What happens after the procedure?
You may go home right away and go back to your activities. ‚
What care is needed at home?
You may put a cold pad on the shot site if it is sore or painful. ‚
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office for your next shot. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚
What problems could happen?
Where can I learn more?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚
http://www.cdc.gov/mumps/vaccination.html ‚
National Vaccine Information Center ‚
http://www.nvic.org/vaccines-and-diseases/Mumps.aspx ‚
Vaccine Information ‚
http://www.vaccineinformation.org/ ‚
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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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