As New Jersey investigates mumps outbreak, experts share what to know about symptoms, protectionThe New Jersey Department of Health is investigating a suspected cluster of mumps cases in Hunterdon County among eight family members who traveled internationally, according to a recent press release. Reported cases of the mumps fell by more than 99% after the MMR vaccine was introduced in the U.S., the CDC noted. Adults who are not immune are advised to get at least one dose of the MMR vaccine. There is no individual vaccine against mumps, but it is part of the MMR vaccine that prevents measles, mumps and rubella. Original article source: As New Jersey investigates mumps outbreak, experts share what to know about symptoms, protection

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