Mumps
This disease is uncommon in children under five. It usually takes 16-21 days for the symptoms to appear after infection. When the infection does occur, you may first notice that your child seems under the weather.
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The positive symptom will be if the glands swell up in front of and under the ear on one or both sides of your child's face. This swelling will be accompanied by fever and the glands will be tender.
At around the age of 13 months your child can be immunized against mumps, when he has his MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) immunization.
What to do
Ask for medical advice to confirm the diagnosis. Although there's no specific treatment, you can do a lot to make your child more comfortable. Reduce his fever using the recommended dose of children's paracetamol. Give your child liquid foods if he finds it difficult to chew; give your child plenty to drink.
New Babycare
Copyright © 2009 Dorling Kindersley
Text copyright © 2009 Miriam Stoppard
Posted 03.11.2010
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