Most people infected with the mumps virus begin to feel ill about 16-18 days after exposure. There are usually two stages of illness, starting with mild, flu-like symptoms and progressing to the ...

The mumps virus belongs to a family called paramyxoviruses that are a common source of infections in children – another in this family is measles. It starts in your nose, mouth and throat and ...

An adult in Oakland County has the mumps, county health officials said Friday. It's the first case since 2022 in the county.

Michigan has identified 11 confirmed or probable mumps infections thus far in 2025. The contagious viral infection, which affects the salivary glands and causes painful swelling of the jaw, is spread ...

A mumps virus enters the body, then enters a cell. There it makes copies of itself. How does the immune system respond? It's up to you to figure it out. A play-by-play explanation will follow ...

Can you get measles if you've been vaccinated? Do you need a booster? Here's what to know amid the outbreak of the highly ...

Mumps outbreaks prompt debate on vaccine inclusion in India's immunization program amid rising cases and complications.

The state of Texas is now reporting a total of 400 measles cases in the outbreak that began in Gaines County. There are an ...