General information

Symptoms

All students and staff should be aware of the following symptoms of mumps, as issued on NHS Direct:

One or both of the salivary glands swell up and become painful, creating the characteristic ‘hamster’ appearance of swollen face, particularly just below and in front of the ear. The swelling lasts for between 4 and 8 days.

Other symptoms can include:

  • Pain when chewing and swallowing
  • Sore throat
  • Fever
  • Feeling tired
  • Loss of appetite
  • Mild abdominal (tummy) pain
  • Dry mouth and headache
  • There may be swelling around the ovaries (in girls) and testicles (in Boys)

Any students or staff members concerned about mumps should visit their doctor.

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