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FAQ

What are the symptoms of mumps?

Page last updated 14 December 2021

The most noticeable symptom of mumps is the swelling of the (parotid) salivary glands, which are located in the cheeks and just below the ears.

Other symptoms include: 

  • fever
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • weight loss
  • loss of appetite
  • swelling of the face & glands
  • painful chewing or swallowing

About one-third of people infected with mumps will show no symptoms and may not even know they have the infection.

Sources & Citations

1. NSW Government. Mumps Fact Sheet. Available at: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/mumps.pdf (accessed 16 November 2021).

2. Victoria State Government. Better Health Channel. Mumps. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/mumps?viewAsPdf=true (accessed 16 November 2021).

6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mumps. For Healthcare Providers.  Available at https://www.cdc.gov/mumps/hcp.html (accessed 16 November 2021).

​​​​​​​MAT-AU-2102447   Date of preparation December 2021

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