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Will Mumps Be Contagious For 2 Month Baby?
hello,
i have mumps and im worried that my 2 month old baby may get it. can a baby that young get mumps? since im the only one taking care of her, i use a surgical mask 24 hrs a day. is that enough protection for her?
when will i be very contagious to everybody?
thanks.
i have mumps and im worried that my 2 month old baby may get it. can a baby that young get mumps? since im the only one taking care of her, i use a surgical mask 24 hrs a day. is that enough protection for her?
when will i be very contagious to everybody?
thanks.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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I really appreciate your concern and let me tell you that 2 moths old child may not get the mumps it is not possible, of course mumps is contagious but not the age of 2 months, hope this information helps, take care.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern and let me tell you that 2 moths old child may not get the mumps it is not possible, of course mumps is contagious but not the age of 2 months, hope this information helps, take care.
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