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

After catching mumps, Jamie was asked to stay home to prevent spreading it.
Symptom Recognition
When someone mentions mumps, often the noticeable symptom is swelling near the jaw.

Emma's mumps were evident from the puffiness on her cheeks.
Vaccination Connection
Mumps is preventable with a vaccine, which is common in childhood immunization schedules.

Most children are vaccinated against mumps before starting school.
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