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Mumps Vaccination and Disease History Assumptions by Age

Use the table as a guide to help determine the age groups most likely under-immunized against mumps.

Download PDF version formatted for print: Mumps Vaccination and Disease History Assumptions by Age (PDF)

Current Age, Grade or Year of BirthAssumptionsRationale for Assumptions
Age < 12 monthsNot vaccinated; may have maternal antibodyFirst dose given at 12-15 months
Age 12 through 15 monthsProbably not yet vaccinatedFirst dose given at 12-15 months
Age 16 months until kindergarten (K)Age-appropriately vaccinated with 1 doseMinnesota school and child care requirement
Grades K through 6Two doses of vaccine likelyMinnesota school requirement for 2nd dose moved from grade 7 to K in 2004
Born 1979 or laterTwo doses of vaccine likelyMinnesota school requirement for 2nd dose at 7th grade in 1992 and grades 7-12 in 1996
Born 1972 - 1978Possibly 1 or 2 dosesMinnesota school requirement for 1 dose; however, mumps exemption in place throughout school years for this age cohort.
Minnesota college requirement for 1 dose of MMR vaccine implemented in 1989.
Born 1962 - 1971Possibly 1 dose; however, maybe not with current or optimally efficacious vaccineA live virus mumps vaccine was licensed in 1967, but not routinely used until 1977. MMR available in 1971.
Born 1957 - 1961Unlikely to have been vaccinated; possible history of diseaseWas beyond kindergarten when vaccine licensed
Born before 1957Likely history of diseaseMumps disease prevalent during childhood of this age cohort
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Last Updated: 06/18/2025

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