Mumps

The term mumps refers to a disease caused by a virus, which causes inflammation of the salivary glands.

The virus can attack the pancreas, as well as the testicles in boys and the ovaries in girls.

This disease can also lead to complications such as meningitis and deafness. The virus is transmitted through coughing and sneezing (airborne). There is no treatment.

Vaccination protects 95% of vaccinated individuals against this disease.

Vaccination schedule

• Vaccination: 13 months
• Booster: 15–23 months

The injectable vaccine is combined with vaccines against measles, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV). The vaccine is recommended at 13 months of age, with a booster required between 15 and 23 months.