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Mumps

Mumps is spread by coughing and sneezing. It can cause headache; fever; and swelling of the cheeks, neck, or jaw. Mumps can lead to hearing loss, meningitis (swelling of the covering of the brain and spinal cord), and brain damage.

Symptoms include:

• Fever.
• Headache.
• Swelling of the neck, cheeks, or jaw.
• Swollen testes or ovaries (after puberty).

Symptoms of mumps generally last from 1 week to 10 days.

Scientific Term:

Mumps

Generic Term:

Mumps

Age Groups at Risk:

All

Fact Sheets:

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Fact Sheet

Vaccine Info:

• MMR Vaccine
  

Vaccine Information Statements:

• MMR

Related Information:

• Notifiable Conditions: Mumps
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

 

Last Update: 08/26/2008 02:11 PM