Mumps

Acute viral contagious disease caused by the mumps virus, mainly in unvaccinated children.

Transmission

Through respiratory droplets, saliva, or direct contact with contaminated objects.

Symptoms

Fever, muscle aches, swelling and pain in the parotid glands (under the ears), headache.

Risks

Viral meningitis, hearing loss, orchitis (inflammation of the testes), rare but severe complications of the central nervous system.

Vaccines

Available in Switzerland.

MM Vax
MMR-I
MMR-II
MMRVaxPro
Mumaten
Mumpsvax
Pluserix
Priorix
Priorix-Tetra
ProQuad
Rimparix
Trimovax