Comparing risks - Mumps MMRV vaccine decision aid Main navigation COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 vaccine decision aids Immunisation schedules Immunisation records Influenza vaccination information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people MMRV vaccine decision aid Introduction Symptoms of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella FAQ1 - Questions about MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ2 - Questions about the safety of MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ3 - Questions about the impact of MMR/MMRV vaccination Comparing risks - Measles Comparing risks - Mumps Comparing risks - Rubella (German measles) Making a decision Reasons FOR vaccinating your child Reasons for NOT vaccinating your child Links Options References HPV vaccination No Jab No Pay, No Jab No Play SKAI - supporting communities Strategies to increase vaccination uptake Travel vaccination Vaccination from community pharmacy Vaccine safety Mumps is usually a mild disease in children and is less contagious than measles. However, serious complications can occur. Common symptoms of mumps These are usually mild symptoms and include fever, mild headaches, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, painful and swollen glands in the cheeks, neck or under the jaw in 7 out of 10 people. These symptoms usually go away within 10 days or so, if there is no serious complication. Complications of mumps These are usually serious conditions and include inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), partial or complete deafness and inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), which could result in hospitalisation. Complications are more serious after puberty. Boys (after puberty) and men may experience painful, swollen testicles, which very rarely causes infertility. Mumps may cause spontaneous miscarriage during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Mumps is the commonest cause of meningitis in the UK. The table below compares the potential problems caused by mumps with the potential problems caused by the MMR vaccine. Green - Common, usually mild symptoms that can be treated at home. Yellow - Moderate complications that need medical attention but may not include hospitalisation. Red - Serious complications that need urgent medical attention and could include hospitalisation. Potential risks in a group of 100 children under 5 years of age and adolescents who get mumps 1/3 of children will have no symptoms. Most children will have the common and usually mild (in green) symptoms of mumps e.g. fever, tiredness, runny nose, loss of appetite, general aches and pains.76 in 100 children may have swollen cheeks or swelling under the jaw. Potential risks in a group of 100 children who have the MMR vaccine Most will have common and usually mild (in green) symptoms of the MMR vaccine e.g. pain or swelling at the injection site, joint pain and stiffness. Some may have more than one of these symptoms at the same time. Some may have more than one of these symptoms listed above at the same time (in yellow) 14 in 100 may have moderate (in yellow) symptoms - 4 may have high fever - 4 may be irritable - 1 may have swelling of salivary glands - 5 may have a non-infectious faint red rash 16 in 100 may have serious (in red) symptoms - 4 may have inflamed pancreas (pancreatitis) causing pain and vomiting. - 8 may have mild and temporary inflammation of the lining of the brain (aseptic meningitis) - 4 may have temporary hearing loss Rare complications 3 in 1,000 children may have inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Encephalitis from any reason may result in children surviving with permanent brain damage or death Rare complications 25 to 34 in 100,000 children may have fever-induced fits or convulsions 1 in 20,000 children may have permanent deafness, usually on one side 1 in 1 million children may have inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Encephalitis from any reason may result in children surviving with permanent brain damage or death Up to 4 in 1 million children may get a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis from any reason, may result in death 4 in 100,000 children may have a temporary tendency for bruising or bleeding (thrombocytopenia) Copyright University of Leeds and NCIRS 2019 - Last updated 20 September 2019 Previous Next MMRV vaccine decision aid Main navigation COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 vaccine decision aids Immunisation schedules Immunisation records Influenza vaccination information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people MMRV vaccine decision aid Introduction Symptoms of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella FAQ1 - Questions about MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ2 - Questions about the safety of MMR/MMRV vaccine FAQ3 - Questions about the impact of MMR/MMRV vaccination Comparing risks - Measles Comparing risks - Mumps Comparing risks - Rubella (German measles) Making a decision Reasons FOR vaccinating your child Reasons for NOT vaccinating your child Links Options References HPV vaccination No Jab No Pay, No Jab No Play SKAI - supporting communities Strategies to increase vaccination uptake Travel vaccination Vaccination from community pharmacy Vaccine safety 2684 views