Mumps is an infectious disease caused by a virus of the Paramyxovirus family. The disease easily affects the salivary glands. Mumps can be transmitted through the respiratory tract or through contact with the saliva of an infected person.

The vaccines in the immunization schedule for preschool children from 4 to 6 years old below are recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Depending on each specific case, the doctor will advise the type of vaccine and the appropriate time to vaccinate the child.

Children are susceptible to mumps because their bodies do not have antibodies. Mumps is caused by a virus and is highly contagious. There is currently no specific treatment for the mumps virus, instead the symptoms are treated.