To: flutters
I had mumps before the MMR vaccine was required in children.. I got it on my 8th birthday and it's not pleasant.. unfortunately my father caught it too! Not a good thing in adult males because it can hamper their ability to have children.. might explain why I'm an only child...
anyhow.. I'm suprised at this outbreak because I thought the vaccine was required everywhere in the US before children could even enter school
5 posted on
03/31/2006 1:46:59 PM PST by
Awestruck
(All the usual suspects)
To: Awestruck
That's what I thought too. Kids have to get the MMR vaccine.
BTW, laughing at my typo in original post...mumps, not mups.
10 posted on
03/31/2006 1:48:36 PM PST by
flutters
(God Bless The USA)
To: Awestruck
"I thought the vaccine was required everywhere in the US before children could even enter school"
As far as I know, you're right.
22 posted on
03/31/2006 1:52:17 PM PST by
sageb1
(This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
To: Awestruck
"vaccine was required everywhere in the US"
It is required here......that is if you are FROM here..........!!
To: Awestruck
I got it on my 8th birthday and it's not pleasant.. unfortunately my father caught it too! Not a good thing in adult males because it can hamper their ability to have children.. might explain why I'm an only child... It ain't just the infertility, it's the journey. I knew a kid who got mumps at age 16. The swelling affects a more sensitive place than your throat.
93 posted on
03/31/2006 7:50:45 PM PST by
js1138
(~()):~)>)
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