(1) Neurologic complications, such as deafness, can also occur as a result of mumps infection.

(2) Measles, mumps and rubella are unpleasant diseases and an epidemic in this country would be disastrous.

(3) Measles, mumps , rubella and chickenpox can all be far more serious if you contract them as an adult.

(4) This is because mumps is very contagious and is spread through coughs and sneezes.

(5) The mumps virus is contagious and spreads in tiny drops of fluid from the mouth and nose of someone who is infected.

(6) You may be resistant to typhoid or cholera, but it doesn't mean that you are going to be resistant to hepatitis, measles or mumps .

(7) But he is now convinced there is no evidence of any risk from the measles, mumps , rubella vaccine.

(8) Because mumps is caused by a virus, it cannot be treated with antibiotics.

(9) Some parents worry that the combined measles, mumps , and rubella vaccine might overload their child's immune system.

(10) Other viral illnesses such as mumps and rubella may also trigger Bell's palsy.

(11) Malaria, mumps and tuberculosis, once considered eradicated, are on the rise again.

(12) Cases of mumps hit the highest level since records began during April to June this year.

(13) Older individuals are more likely to have had mumps when it was still a common childhood infection.

(14) Complications of mumps include meningitis, encephalitis and deafness.

(15) The combined MMR vaccine is the most effective and safe way of protecting your child against measles, mumps and rubella.

(16) Almost all children need to be inoculated to prevent measles, mumps and rubella regaining a grip.

(17) If you or your child contracts mumps , it can cause swelling in one or both parotid glands.

(18) Those most at risk of getting mumps , which can lead to fertility problems, are aged 14-22.

(19) Doctors believe that about one in three people may have a mumps infection without symptoms.

(20) Angus was given the mumps , measles and rubella inoculation when he was 15 months old.