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4 out of 5 young adults born between 1970 and 1991 are not fully protected against the mumps because they did not receive the 2 vaccines required.
There has been a recent increase in mumps activity across the province.
Who is this important to?
· anyone who has had a friend, classmate, roommate or someone they may casually know who has had mumps in this last school term
· people born after 1970 and before 1992 because this cohort may
have missed the second dose to effectively immunize against mumps.
· people immunized outside of
first dose of mumps vaccination before the age of 12 months or vaccine which was not properly refrigerated.
For information about mumps and vaccination recommendations please see:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/cs/mumps/english/resources/docs/mumps_fact_sheet.pdf
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/cs/mumps/english/resources/docs/brochure.pdf
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/cs/mumps/english/fun/
Health Services has vaccine available and will offer it to anyone who has
never been immunized for mumps or needs a second dose of vaccine. Immunization available between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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High risk restrictions for immunization have been removed and vaccination is available for all age groups. Students may contact Health Services to obtain H1N1 or seasonal vaccination.
If you are experiencing illness (new cough or shortness of breath and fever) we ask you call Health Services 519-884-0710 ext 3146 first to receive advice on treatment options and an appointment.
