Mumps

Report to health unit immediately. (tel: 705-267-1181 or fax: 705-360-7324)

Incubation period:

Average 16-18 days

Signs and symptoms:

Fever, swollen, tender glands on one or both sides of the face. Symptoms are sometimes so mild that disease is not recognized.

How it is spread:

Virus is spread by direct and indirect contact with respiratory droplets from the nose and mouth. 

Contagious period:

From 7 days before swelling appears until 5 days after.

Exclusion guidelines:

Exclude until 5 days after onset of swelling or symptom onset if parotitis is not present.

What can be done:

Clean and disinfect soiled articles and surfaces. 

Thorough and frequent hand washing by staff and children.