Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every once in a while, news of a mumps outbreak makes headlines. The highly contagious viral disease has popped up on college ...

Mumps is an extremely contagious viral infection of the salivary glands that most commonly affects children. The most obvious symptom is swelling of the salivary glands, giving the patient a ...

Measles is not the only vaccine-preventable disease making headlines. Health officials in Maryland have issued an alert after confirming an uptick in mumps cases — 26 reported so far this year as of ...

Parentsmay be trying to find out what are the signs of mumps in children. Especially if your little one complains of a sore throat, can’t swallow, feels weak, and lethargic. Mumps in children is a ...

Health officials are warning thousands of people who attended a national cheerleading competition in Texas last month to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of mumps. A person with the virus ...

Public health officials have reported 34 mumps cases in the United States so far this year, including 19 confirmed and 7 probable cases in Maryland. The main symptom of mumps is puffiness along the ...

Out of an abundance of caution and consistent with recommendations from the California Department of Public Health, UC Davis offers the following public health information: An individual with a ...

Mumps cases continue to circulate in the U.S., largely among vaccinated people, including children. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.