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References used for this fact sheet
- Measles, mumps and rubella, Victorian Government Health Information. More information here.
- Common reactions to vaccines, Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria. More information here.
- Australian Immunisation Handbook – 9th Edition 2008, Department of Health and Ageing, Australian Government. More information here.
- Immunise Australia Program Mumps, Immunise Australia Program, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. More information here.
- Mumps, Mayo Clinic US. More information here.
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