Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Salivary glands Open pop-up dialog box Close. Salivary glands You have three pairs of major salivary glands — parotid, sublingual and submandibular. Mumps Open pop-up dialog box Close. Mumps Mumps is characterized by swollen, painful salivary glands in the face, causing the cheeks to puff out.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Kliegman RM, et al. In: Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. Philadelphia, Pa. Accessed July 14, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rochester, Minn. Accessed July 13, Anyone who is infected can pass the disease, even if they don't have symptoms.
Mumps happens most often in school-age kids and college students. Outbreaks are rare, but can happen. An outbreak is when many people from one area come down with the same disease. Experts are looking into why outbreaks still happen and ways to prevent them. Call the doctor if your child has any mumps symptoms or has been around someone with mumps.
The doctor might give you special instructions before you go to the office to protect other patients from the virus. The doctor will do an exam, ask about symptoms, and check to see if your child got the mumps vaccine.
Doctors sometimes send a saliva sample or blood sample for testing. Mumps is caused by a virus, so it can't be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics work only against bacteria. The best way to protect your kids is to make sure they're immunized against mumps. They get these when they're 12—15 months old and again when they're 4—6 years old.
Sometimes people who have been vaccinated still get mumps. But their symptoms will be much milder than if they had not gotten the vaccine. During a mumps outbreak, doctors may recommend more shots of the MMR vaccine for some people who are more likely to get mumps. I got the vaccine but still got mumps. Is mumps a serious disease? I've been told that I need to stay away from people while I'm sick with mumps. What does that mean and why does it matter?
What else should I do to prevent mumps from spreading? What should I do during a mumps outbreak? A: In addition to staying away from others when you have mumps, you can help prevent the virus from spreading by Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and put your used tissue in the trash can.
Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoiding sharing objects that might have saliva on them, like water bottles or cups. Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, such as toys, doorknobs, tables, counters.
Let your doctor know right away if you think that you or someone in your family may have mumps. CDC helps and supports health departments in these investigations by— communicating with public health officials from states with reported mumps cases and providing technical assistance. Testing for and tracking changes in the mumps virus strains circulating in the United States providing rapid assistance on the ground during outbreak investigations, often through a formal request by the state health department.
Related Links. People who have had the mumps are immune for life. Usually, the first dose of the MMR vaccine is given when a child is 12 to 15 months old, and a second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. However, if 28 days have passed since the first dose was given, a second dose may be given before the age of 4. Health Home Conditions and Diseases.
What are the symptoms of mumps? The following are the most common symptoms of mumps that may be seen in both adults and children: Discomfort in the salivary glands in the front of the neck or the parotid glands immediately in front of the ears. Difficulty chewing Pain and tenderness of the testicles Fever Headache Muscle aches Tiredness Loss of appetite The symptoms of mumps may look like other conditions or medical problems.
What complications are commonly associated with mumps? Complications of mumps happen more often among adults than children, and may include: Meningitis or encephalitis.
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