Mumps
Mumps is a highly infectious diseases that can easily spread between people who are not vaccinated. Although it is usually mild and don’t often cause long-term effects, some people can get serious complications.
Mumps virus causes painful, swollen glands in the face, neck and jaw, and a fever and headache. Complications include infection of the brain (encephalitis) and the brain covering (meningitis). It can also cause painful swelling of the testicles in males and ovaries in women. Just under half of all males who get mumps-related testicular pain and swelling notice some shrinkage of their testicles.
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If you would like to learn more about the vaccine, or the disease they protect against, a number of information resources are available to help.
You can also call NHS 111 or your GP practice for advice if you have any questions.
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