The advisory, relayed by WDJT, encourages students to review their immunization records if they are unsure about their vaccination history.
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“Immunization with two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is the safest and most effective way to prevent up to 85 percent of mumps infections. Faculty and staff should check their immunization records. All Marquette students are required to receive the two doses of MMR vaccine before they are allowed to register for classes,” said Dr. Smith in the advisory.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is reportedly conducting follow-up communication with the infected party’s close contacts.
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