Mumps

Mumps is a viral infection spread by saliva.

Symptoms include swollen salivary glands and fever
One in 200 develop encephalitis (brain inflammation) with a risk of deafness
One in 5 males past puberty develop testicular inflammation with risk of permanent infertility
It is now given combined with measles and rubella vaccination

Measles is a routine vaccination that may need to be updated prior to travel.

Detailed information on preparing for your trip is available in The Traveller’s Pocket Medical Guide and International Certificate of Vaccination and during a travel consultation with a Travel Clinics Australia doctor.
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