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Dear Doctor: Are mumps really dangerous? Thousands of people apparently may have been exposed at a cheerleading event a few months ago, which seemed to upset public health officials. My kids have been vaccinated, but I’m not sure if I have been, or even if I’ve had the disease. Should I be concerned?
Dear Reader: Mumps is a viral infection that affects the parotid glands, which are…
