Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Mumps is commonly known for puffy cheeks, swollen neck and glands. These swollen glands can be painful. Although mumps infection is rare, outbreaks do happen in unvaccinated communities and serious complications may occur. For more information, visit the Mumps webpage at www.cdc.gov.

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: English 

Social Media

Fever and swollen jaw? It may be Mumps: English

 

 

Other Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

California Department of Public Health

Contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call (866) 358-2966.

Contact the Epidemiology School Response Team via e-mail or call (619) 692-8636.