Mumps cases have been increasing since 2006, and while the MMR vaccine is highly effective at preventing mumps, outbreaks can still occur in vaccinated communities due to breakthrough infections and waning immunity.
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Mumps cases have been increasing since 2006, and while the MMR vaccine is highly effective at preventing mumps, outbreaks can still occur in vaccinated communities due to breakthrough infections and waning immunity.
