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Mumps

Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. There is no cure for mumps, but it can be prevented with vaccination

Mumps usually occurs in children between the ages of five and fifteen, but is more likely to cause serious problems in adults.

Prevention

Mumps can be prevented with a vaccination.