New Mumps Vaccination Program Launched
Nova Scotia's post-secondary and Grade 12 students will be offered a second dose of mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) vaccine under a program being launched as part of the province's response to the mumps outbreak.
The program will not only cover all students studying at Nova Scotia's public and private post-secondary institutions, but also all Nova Scotia students enrolled as post-secondary students outside our province.
Under the program, vaccinations will be available at university health clinics and other clinics to be held at some post-secondary institutions. Post-secondary students may also get an MMR vaccination from their doctor. They are encouraged to do so this summer, if possible, before returning to school. During the 2007-08 school year, a second dose of MMR vaccine will be offered to all Grade 12 students and to any Grade 11 students who have not already had two doses. This will be done through school immunization clinics held by Public Health.
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