Tens of thousands of kids could have been exposed to mumps at a cheerleader competition in Dallas.
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Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, caused by infections such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, and amebas. Vaccines are crucial in preventing meningitis, particularly for teens and young adults. Despite vaccination, exposure may still require preventive antibiotics. Timely vaccination remains the best prevention method.
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Talk to your pediatrician if your child gets exposed to mumps, even if you think he is up-to-date on his vaccines, as some kids need a third dose of the MMR vaccine during on-going mumps outbreaks.
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The 2018 immunization schedule from the CDC, AAP, ACOG, and AAFP incorporates the latest recommendations from the ACIP, including that folks in a mumps outbreak might need a third dose of MMR.
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