Possible complications of mumps infection
The viral infection mumps usually affects children and teenagers. Children do not usually suffer lasting problems but teenagers or adults who catch it may have more severe complications. Mumps is a viral infection of the parotid glands. These ... [... more]
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Mumps
Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus. Of the more common childhood illnesses, it is the disease with the longest incubation period and can take as long as three weeks from infection to outbreak, which can make it difficult to track down the source ... [... more]
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Priorix (MMR vaccine)
Priorix is a combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). It contains live but weakened versions of the three different viruses that cause these diseases. The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response to ... [... more]
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MMRvaxPRO (MMR vaccine)
MMRvaxPRO is a combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (German measles). It contains live but weakened versions of the three different viruses that cause these diseases. The vaccine works by provoking the body's immune response to ... [... more]
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Mumps - Overview - Introduction
Information on Mumps from NHS Choices including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risks and treatment and with links to other useful resources Mumps is a viral infection of the parotid salivary glands. These glands are located just below and in front ... [... more]
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Mumps
Further information on mumps and the MMR vaccine is available on www.immunisation.nhs.uk. Guidelines on Mumps Immunisation & Diagnosis Unit (IDU) MMR Vaccine [... more]
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