Mumps Questions and Answers Information About the Disease and Vaccines

Do college students need a third dose of MMR?

Not routinely. However, in 2018 CDC recommended 

that people previously vaccinated with 2 doses of 

mumps vaccine (e.g., MMR), who are identified  

by public health authorities as being part of a group  

or population at increased risk for mumps because 

of an outbreak, should receive a third dose of MMR.

Why do healthcare personnel need vaccination or 

other evidence of immunity to measles, mumps, 

and rubella?

People who work in medical facilities are at much 

higher risk for being exposed to disease than is the 

general population. Making sure that all employees 

are immune to these diseases protects both the 

employee and the patients with whom he or she may 

have contact. All people working in a healthcare 

facility in any capacity should have documentation of 

vaccination or evidence of immunity, including full- 

or part-time employees, medical or non-medical, 

paid or volunteer, students, and those with or with-

out direct patient responsibilities.