The MMR vaccine protects your child against three viruses: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). The MMRV is the same as the MMR, except that it also includes protection against the varicella ...

The most obvious symptom of mumps is swelling of the saliva-producing glands (parotitis), on both sides of the face, below the ears. The glands may be tender to touch, and the child may also ...

Many of us remember measles before we had a vaccine. We either had it ourselves or had siblings and friends who contracted this “childhood illness” as it was referred to, ...

Opens in a new tab or window "Vitamin A is absolutely not a substitute nor an equivalent for MMR [measles, mumps, and rubella ... Ula Jurkunas, MD, of Mass Eye and Ear in Boston, on a study ...

High alert in Coimbatore as mumps cases rise among kids. Health Dept urges vaccination, hygiene & immediate care for symptoms ...

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — A probable case of mumps has been identified at EB Stanley Middle School, according to Washington County, Virginia Schools. School officials said that custodial staff is ...

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — Washington County Virginia Public Schools (WCPS) notified families and staff on Monday night of a “probable case of mumps” at one of its schools. According to WCPS ...