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.
