Is acute mumps in children contagious?

Acute mumps in children is contagious. In particular, mumps caused by the mumps virus is highly contagious and is mainly spread through droplets, but can also be spread through contact with the patient's saliva. This disease is more common in winter and spring, and collective environments such as kindergartens or schools are prone to cross-infection, with an incubation period of 2 to 3 weeks.

Mumps virus is transmitted through droplets or direct contact. Children with the disease usually show symptoms of parotid swelling, fever, fatigue, pain when chewing, and a few may be accompanied by headaches, vomiting, and local discomfort under the ears. After diagnosis, it is necessary to isolate immediately and follow the doctor's advice for treatment, and avoid contact with healthy children. There is no specific drug for treatment, and symptomatic treatment is the main treatment. You can choose to use ibuprofen to reduce fever and relieve pain. If necessary, use antiviral drugs such as interferon under the guidance of a doctor, but there is no need to use antibiotics at will to avoid affecting the efficacy.

In order to avoid infection with mumps, parents are advised to vaccinate children with live attenuated mumps vaccine in time, which is the most effective preventive measure. In daily life, children should be urged to wash their hands frequently and avoid sharing tableware. If suspected symptoms occur, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible to prevent infection to others or complications. Parents need to guide their children to strengthen their physical fitness, eat light and easy-to-digest food, and eat more fruits rich in vitamin C, such as oranges and kiwis, which will help the body recover.