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| Mumps is making a comeback! |
| Cases of mumps have been increasing across Canada. To prevent such outbreaks in Ontario, The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is advising people to make sure their immunizations are up-to-date. |
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| You might need another needle to be protected |
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Most people born between 1970 and 1991 received only one dose of mumps containing vaccine as children, which might not have been enough to provide long-lasting protection. Thus the Ministry is offering post-secondary students, those born between 1970 and 1991 and health care workers across Ontario the opportunity to receive a second dose of a vaccine called MMR – which protects against measles, mumps and rubella – free of charge.
Mumps and MMR Vaccine fact sheet
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| Where can you go to get the shot? |
If you require a second dose of the MMR vaccine, you can get your shot at the following venues.
- You can make an appointment with your health care provider to receive the vaccine.
- You can attend one of the York Region Monthly Immunization Clinics.
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| If you have questions...? |
| For more information about the mumps immunization catch-up program or to speak to a Public Health Nurse, please call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653. |
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