Mumps, a common viral illness mostly occurring during childhood, is caused by a type of virus that is known as a paramyxovirus that infects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands that are located at the jaw angles below the ears...

Mumps are caused by a virus which attacks the salivary glands of the mouth, particularly the carotid glands located on each side of the face just below and in front of the ear...

Mumps is a fairly contagious viral disease (although not as contagious as chickenpox) and is caused by the myxo virus; it is something that has plagued the human race for centuries...

The MMR vaccination should protect your child against mumps However, some people still have doubts about the vaccination so this article may help you to decide whether your child should be vaccinated...