It usually happens in childhood. Mumps are easily spread by airborne droplets from the upper respiratory tract. The disease usually takes 2 to 3 weeks to appear. Since the introduction of the mumps vaccine, cases of mumps in the U. Many children have no or very mild symptoms. 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. Either of these glands may become swollen and tender.
The symptoms of mumps may look like other conditions or medical problems. But your doctor might recommend a third dose if you are in an area that is experiencing an outbreak. A study of a recent mumps outbreak on a college campus showed that students who received a third dose of MMR vaccine had a much lower risk of contracting the disease. The MMR vaccine is very safe and effective. Getting the MMR vaccine is much safer than getting mumps. Most people experience no side effects from the vaccine.
Some people experience a mild fever or rash or achy joints for a short time. Rarely, children who get the MMR vaccine might experience a seizure caused by fever.
But these seizures haven't been associated with any long-term problems. 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. A healthy person without symptoms who spreads an infectious disease is called a 'carrier'. Anyone who hasn't been immunised is at high risk of catching mumps, particularly if they travel to countries where immunisation programs aren't widespread. No specific medical treatment for mumps exists.
Antibiotics don't work because the illness is viral. Treatment aims to ease symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. A case of mumps without complications usually gets better within about two weeks. See your doctor if the sick person:. Immunisation is the best way to prevent mumps and potential serious complications. This can be achieved with two types of combined vaccine. In the first vaccine, the mumps component is combined with the measles and rubella German measles components and is commonly known as the MMR vaccine.
In the second vaccine, the mumps component is combined with measles, rubella and varicella chickenpox components and is commonly known as MMRV vaccine.
Protection against mumps is available under the National Immunisation Program Schedule. In Victoria, immunisation against mumps is free of charge for:. If you have not received the vaccine, ask your doctor or immunisation provider about catch-up doses. From 14 years of age people require the MMR vaccine and a separate chickenpox vaccine.
Not everyone should have the mumps vaccine. A person with an impaired immune system should not be immunised. If you have an impaired immune system, speak with your doctor about what options might be available. Avoid pregnancy for 28 days after the mumps immunisation. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:.
Orchitis is inflammation of the testicles that may be due to mumps. You can manage orchitis pain by placing cold packs on the testicles several times per day. Your doctor may recommend prescription-strength painkillers if necessary.
In rare cases, orchitis can cause sterility. Females infected with mumps may experience swelling of the ovaries. However, if a woman contracts mumps during pregnancy, she has a higher-than-normal risk of experiencing a miscarriage. Mumps may lead to meningitis or encephalitis , two potentially fatal conditions if left untreated.
Meningitis is swelling of the membranes around your spinal cord and brain. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. Contact your doctor if you experience seizures, loss of consciousness, or severe headaches while you have mumps.
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ in the abdominal cavity. Mumps-induced pancreatitis is a temporary condition. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The mumps virus also leads to permanent hearing loss in about 5 out of every 10, cases.
The virus damages the cochlea, one of the structures in your inner ear that facilitates hearing. Vaccination can prevent mumps. Most infants and children receive a vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella MMR at the same time. The first MMR shot is generally given between the ages of 12 and 15 months at a routine well-child visit.
A second vaccination is necessary for school-aged children between 4 and 6 years old.
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