Expect Some Patients to Get MMR Boosters During a Mumps Outbreak

March 2018

Almost 6,000 patients had mumps in the U.S. in 2017...possibly putting them at risk for hearing loss, meningitis, and other problems.

Now CDC recommends a booster dose of a mumps vaccine such as MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) in an outbreak.

But boosters will only be for certain patients at increased risk...based on who your health department identifies as target groups.

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Table of Contents

Poison Prevention Use National Poison Prevention Week as a Chance to Raise Awareness
Medicare Update Patient Profiles With New Medicare Card Numbers
Electrolytes Watch for Various Salt Forms of Electrolytes
Anticoagulants Bevyxxa Will Join Other Anticoagulant Meds on Your Shelf
Influenza Anticipate Questions About Supplements for Influenza
Vaccines Expect Some Patients to Get MMR Boosters During a Mumps Outbreak
Med Adherence Work as a Team to Help Patients Stick With Their Meds
Hyperglycemia Listen for Signs of High Blood Sugar in Diabetes Patients Taking a Steroid
Substance Use Disorder Include Sublocade for Opioid Use Disorder in Patient Profiles
Obesity & Weight Loss Be Prepared to Handle Med Changes After Bariatric Surgery
Privacy & HIPAA Remember "When in Doubt, Use the Shred Route" With Patient Information