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Where was the first mumps vaccine developed and licensed?
Quick Answer
The first mumps vaccine was developed in the United States and licensed in 1967.
The Full Story
The first mumps vaccine was licensed in the United States in 1967 after work by Maurice Hilleman, a leading vaccine developer. Mumps can cause fever, swollen salivary glands, and complications such as meningitis and hearing loss. The vaccine later became part of the combined MMR vaccine, which also protects against measles and rubella. Widespread vaccination greatly reduced mumps outbreaks in many countries.
Key Facts
1.Licensed in 1967
2.Developed in the United States
3.Later combined into MMR
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