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Mumps

Overview

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus that affects the salivary glands. Mumps is still a common disease in many countries, so it's important to get vaccinated to protect yourself. Most people with mumps recover completely within 2 weeks. Source: CDC 

Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Mumps 

World Health Organization (WHO)

• Mumps and Mumps Vaccine

American Academy of Family Physicians

• Mumps

Fact Sheets & Information

Immunize.org

• Mumps: Questions and Answers 

Patient Information

MedlinePlus

• Mumps 

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