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Mumps
SYMPTOMS. The first signs begin with chilling sensations, malaise, appetite
loss, headache and a low to moderate fever. In a few hours (12 to 24) the
salivary glands under the jaw will begin swelling, temperature will increase
(possibly 103 to 104 degrees F.) and chewing and swallowing will be painful.
The swelling of the salivary glands will last about a week. Reddened testes.
CAUSES. It is a viral disease. Mumps are not as communicable as chicken pox
or measles. Children ages 5 to 15 are most often affected.
TREATMENT. Medication, bed rest and soft diet may be prescribed.
.Ice packs may help it the testes are involved.
.You will become immune to future attacks.
.All children should be vaccinated to prevent mumps.