Mumps: Current outbreaks and vaccination recommendations
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Mumps is a moderately infectious disease caused by a virus of the paramyxovirus group and the infection is spread by airborne droplets and possibly also by urine. Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine's two dose can prevent this disease, as there is no treatment for mumps other than the management of symptoms.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Measles and the importance of maintaining vaccination levels
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Measles is caused by the paramyxovlrus that spreads through airborne droplets and has an incubation period of between six and 19 days. Health professionals, particularly nurses, have played an important role in achieving high levels of vaccination and also advice parents for information about MMR vaccine.
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ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Mumps
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Mumps is an acute virus infection that causes enlargement of the parotid glands in the cheeks at the angle of the jaw. The symptoms of this disease, its treatment, prevention, its further complications and epidemiology are discussed.
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Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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