Infectious illnesses in children -Mumps

Incubation period:

 14-25 days. 

Infectious period:

from a few days before starting to feel unwell until the swelling goes down.

Symptoms:

• A general feeling of being unwell
• A high temperature
• Pain and swelling on the side of the face in front of the ear and under the chin. Swelling usually begins on one side, followed (though not always) by the other side
• Discomfort when chewing
• Your child’s face will be back to normal size in about a week. It’s rare for mumps to affect boys’ testes (balls). This happens more often in adult men with mumps. If you think your child’s testes are swollen or painful, see your GP.

What to do:

• Give your child paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease pain in the swollen glands. Check the pack for the correct dosage.
• Give your child plenty to drink, but not fruit juices as they make the saliva flow, which can make your child’s pain worse.
• There’s no need to see your GP unless your child has stomach ache and is being sick, or develops a rash of small purple or red spots or bruises.

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