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.

Mumps is an acute infectious disease caused by the paramyxovirus. The classic symptom of mumps is parotitis and some other nonspecific manifestations. Here are 6 answers to questions related to mumps that many people are interested in.

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.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, vaccination is an important step in keeping you and your baby healthy. Mothers who are vaccinated before and during pregnancy can also pass antibodies across the placenta to help protect their babies from certain diseases in the first few months after birth.

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.

During primary school, from 7 to 10 years old, children should continue to receive the influenza vaccine each year. If they have not been fully vaccinated according to the vaccination schedule for children aged 6 and older, parents should consult their doctor to ensure that their children receive the appropriate additional vaccines.