6Lifestyle Risk Factors
Some lifestyle factors can increase the risks of developing mumps. If you have not received the vaccination, the virus can have more chance to penetrate the body without resistance from the immune system. Even when you have been vaccinated, close contact with those who have not can be risky. However, it might be extremely hard to know who might possibly be infected, particularly when you do not have information on their medical history. To reduce risk, most group activities often require some regulations for participants. [6]
