Mumps update

Merck has informed us that it does not intend to renew production of Mumpsvax, its single mumps vaccine. Merck say that this is a "science-based decision" made after consultation with various authorities in the USA. BabyJabs will continue to search for a safe and effective mumps vaccine. Being committed to offering parents an informed choice of vaccines, we deeply regret not being able to offer you the option of a good mumps vaccine. However, we would like to reassure parents that mumps is nearly always a mild and harmless illness in the vast majority of children who catch it, and that we do not consider mumps vaccination essential.