Publications by authors named "Carol G Finley"
Article Synopsis
- The introduction of a second dose of the mumps vaccine in the U.S. in 1990 led to historically low mumps cases, but a significant outbreak occurred in 2006, marking the largest incidence in 20 years.
- A total of 6,584 mumps cases were reported in 2006, primarily affecting 18 to 24-year-olds, with 63% of patients having received two doses of the vaccine.
- The findings suggest that despite high vaccination coverage, vaccine failure was evident among college-age adults, indicating a need for a more effective vaccine or revised vaccination policies to prevent future outbreaks.
