Facts About the Mumps Raleigh NC

What is it?

• This communicable disease may affect all ages and usually inflames the salivary glands of the neck and jaws. This infection is also capable of causing a form of encephalitis as well as producing infertility, especially in males. Approximately 1 in 10 children will also develop meningitis.

What causes it?

• Mumps is caused by a virus called Rubulavirus. The virus is spread through the air by coughing, sneezing, or simply talking

Possible symptoms

• Swelling of the cheeks and jaw, which is caused by inflammation in the salivary glands
• Fever
• Headache

What is the treatment?

• Mumps is preventable by keeping up to date with your child's immunizations
• Give foods that are easy to swallow
• Treat pain with analgesics such as ibuprofen and acephamines - remember NO ASPIRIN
• Keep your child away from others for at least 9 days after the symptoms begin

See a Doctor if

• You suspect your child has mumps Mumps is just one example of illnesses whose threat has been removed by properly administered immunizations.
• If your child is behind on his or her “baby shots” get them today.
• Don’t let those diseases of by-gone days ruin the life of someone you love today.