- For children under 6 years of age - 2 doses of MMR recommended:
- One dose at 12 to 15 months of age (should not occur before the first birthday)
- Second dose at 4 to 6 years of age
- For children 7 to 18 years of age not previously vaccinated - 2 doses of MMR recommended:
- One dose given at any time
- Second dose given at least 4 weeks after the first dose
- For adults born in 1957 or later - 1 dose of MMR recommended
- For adults born in 1957 or later who are students in a postsecondary educational institution, work in a health care facility, or plan to travel internationally - 2 doses of MMR recommended
- One dose given at any time
- Second dose given at least 28 days after the first dose
- For adults born before 1957 - no doses of MMR as they are considered immune to mumps. If a person who was born before 1957 is a healthcare worker, it is recommended they be vaccinated with 2 doses of MMR vaccine
For more information about the mumps vaccination schedule, please refer to vaccine schedules and vaccine recommendations. To inquire about receipt of the MMR vaccine, please contact your local health department or healthcare provider.