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Mumps

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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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