After outbreak, DHSS no longer recommends additional mumps vaccine - KTVA

The recommendation for additional doses was initially made in Nov. 2017, with a focus on those who were most at risk for acquiring the infection, like the young, elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The outbreak continued, so DHSS expanded its recommendation the next month to include everyone in Anchorage. In Feb. 2018, all Alaska residents who wanted added protection during the outbreak were advised to get another MMR.



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