Mumps

usgb/mʌmps/
noun

A type of viral infection that affects the salivary glands causing swellings under the ears which hurt.

The school had to close after an outbreak of mumps among the students.
Visual representation of "mumps" - A type of viral infection that affects the salivary glands causing swellings under the ears which hurt.

Often appears as...

  • mumps virus
  • mumps outbreak
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Contagious Nature

Mumps can easily spread among people, especially in close-contact settings like schools.

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After catching mumps, Jamie was asked to stay home to prevent spreading it.
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Symptom Recognition

When someone mentions mumps, often the noticeable symptom is swelling near the jaw.

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Emma's mumps were evident from the puffiness on her cheeks.
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Vaccination Connection

Mumps is preventable with a vaccine, which is common in childhood immunization schedules.

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Most children are vaccinated against mumps before starting school.
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