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SDSU mumps outbreak raises questions about waning vaccine immunity
A mumps outbreak at San Diego State University is prompting health experts to examine why vaccinated people are still getting sick. Reports point to waning immunity from the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine, which may lose effectiveness over time, raising questions about whether booster shots are needed to control outbreaks on college campuses.
Why now: An active campus outbreak is challenging assumptions about how long vaccine protection lasts.
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