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SUBMITTER: Fiebelkorn AP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4324223 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Fiebelkorn Amy Parker AP Coleman Laura A LA Belongia Edward A EA Freeman Sandra K SK York Daphne D Bi Daoling D Zhang Cheryl C Ngo Laurie L Rubin Steven S
Open forum infectious diseases 20141018 3
<h4>Background</h4>Mumps outbreaks in populations with high 2-dose measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage raise the question whether a third dose of MMR vaccine (MMR3) is needed. However, data on the immunogenicity of MMR3 are limited. We assessed mumps virus neutralizing antibody levels pre- and post-MMR3 in a nonoutbreak setting.<h4>Methods</h4>Mumps antibody titers were assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 1 year after MMR3 in subjects aged 18-28 years.<h4>Results</h4>At baseline, 5 of 65 ...[more]