The mumps vaccine is not given as a standalone shot. Instead, protection against mumps is provided through combination vaccines. The most common are:
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MMR Vaccine: This vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). It's a widely used and highly effective vaccine administered in two doses, typically in childhood (per sources like the CDC and Wikipedia). Examples of MMR vaccines include M-M-R II and PRIORIX.
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MMRV Vaccine: This vaccine combines the protection of MMR with varicella (chickenpox) vaccination. ProQuad® is an example of an MMRV vaccine. This is licensed for use in children, as noted by the CDC.
Several reputable sources, including the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mmr/public/index.html), HHS (https://www.hhs.gov/immunization/diseases/mumps/index.html), and the FDA (https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/vaccines/measles-mumps-and-rubella-virus-vaccine-live), confirm that the mumps component is always part of a larger combination vaccine, not a single vaccine. The Canadian Immunization Guide (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-14-mumps-vaccine.html) also supports this.
