Medical question

[chrisms]

I know this is a terrible place to ask medical questions, but this is a relatively simple one that I can't find through Google. My doctor's office is closed.

My friend is being diagnosed with mumps as I write this. It is very important I see her today and I was wondering if I contracted the virus today, would a vaccine tomorrow or the next day prevent it from infecting me? From what I'm reading there is no cure for the disease, doctors basically just watch as you're sick to make sure you don't die.

Also, since most people recieve this vaccination as children, would I as a 20 year old not be immune anymore? This one is probably easy to answer through Google, I just thought of it and will look now.

If you could link to any relevant information that would be helpful as well. Thanks.

 

[theeedude]

It might help. I know rabies and hepatitis virus, vaccination after exposure, but before disease develops is helpful. Not sure if it's the case for Mumps. Ask your doctor.

 

[chrisms]

Thanks for the info. I tried but like I said the office is closed.

From what I'm reading it looks like the vaccine is commonly given and works in 80-90% of people. She is telling me on the phone that the doctor said it usually doesnt last your whole life, but as a 20 year old its relatively soon since I got it. Maybe she is the unlocky 10-20%... I think I'll risk it

 

[theeedude]

Originally posted by: chrisms
Thanks for the info. I tried but like I said the office is closed.

From what I'm reading it looks like the vaccine is commonly given and works in 80-90% of people. She is telling me on the phone that the doctor said it usually doesnt last your whole life, but as a 20 year old its relatively soon since I got it. Maybe she is the unlocky 10-20%... I think I'll risk it

Buy a surgical mask at a drug store, and wear it. Don't share body fluids, wash your hands.
Incubation period is 2-3 weeks, so vaccine may be helpful to boost immune response during that period, although I am not sure. Talk to your doctor.

 

[chrisms]

Originally posted by: senseamp

Originally posted by: chrisms
Thanks for the info. I tried but like I said the office is closed.

From what I'm reading it looks like the vaccine is commonly given and works in 80-90% of people. She is telling me on the phone that the doctor said it usually doesnt last your whole life, but as a 20 year old its relatively soon since I got it. Maybe she is the unlocky 10-20%... I think I'll risk it

Buy a surgical mask at a drug store, and wear it. Don't share body fluids, wash your hands.
Incubation period is 2-3 weeks, so vaccine may be helpful to boost immune response during that period, although I am not sure. Talk to your doctor.

Heh.. you must be a doctor if you keep giving me that disclaimer at the end Thanks for the info I will definately take precautions and give him a call in the morning.

 

[theeedude]

Originally posted by: chrisms

Originally posted by: senseamp

Originally posted by: chrisms
Thanks for the info. I tried but like I said the office is closed.

From what I'm reading it looks like the vaccine is commonly given and works in 80-90% of people. She is telling me on the phone that the doctor said it usually doesnt last your whole life, but as a 20 year old its relatively soon since I got it. Maybe she is the unlocky 10-20%... I think I'll risk it

Buy a surgical mask at a drug store, and wear it. Don't share body fluids, wash your hands.
Incubation period is 2-3 weeks, so vaccine may be helpful to boost immune response during that period, although I am not sure. Talk to your doctor.

Heh.. you must be a doctor if you keep giving me that disclaimer at the end Thanks for the info I will definately take precautions and give him a call in the morning.

I am not a doctor. I just looked it up on wiki. But I don't want to be like one of those people who gives you medical advice as if it's definitive, and then you get sick because I was wrong, I would feel bad. That's why I am telling you to see a doctor. Even doctors are hit and miss, but at least they have some training to make this judgement.

 

[Heisenberg]

I'm confused. OP, did you get vaccinated as a child for mumps or not?