How long does it take to develop MMR immunity?
In general, it takes 10-14 days to mount a response to a vaccine if it is the body’s first exposure. Then it takes approximately seven days after the second exposure. << Mumps information page Is there risk to a newborn with an exposed mom? None if the mother does not develop disease. If the mother does develop disease, the newborn is susceptible and can develop disease. Institute droplet precautions in addition to Standard Precautions. If the mother has had disease in the past, maternal antibody is transferred across the placenta and appears to protect infants from developing mumps during the first year of life. << Mumps information page What is meant by the "identified community"? Rather than trying to identify individuals exposed, assess the immune status of all groups that the case mingles with. For instance, in a school setting, look at the immune status of the entire school (students & staff). Administering an MMR will not prevent disease for this exposure. However this presents
In general, it takes 10-14 days to mount a response to a vaccine if it is the body’s first exposure. Then it takes approximately seven days after the second exposure. << Mumps information page What constitutes an exposure for mumps? The potential for droplet (within three feet) contamination from nasal or oral secretions, or direct contact with saliva, when the case was in the infectious period and without the use of appropriate PPE - gloves and mask, would be considered exposed. There is not a specific length of time. Mumps is droplet spread and contagiousness is similar to influenza and rubella, less than measles and varicella. << Mumps information page Should children under 12 months be given MMR? No. Children under 12 months will have immunity from their mothers, if they are immune. At this time, IDPH is not recommending giving the first or second dose early. << Mumps information page Is an early second dose recommended for children? No. At this time, IDPH is not recommending givin
